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The Best Homemade Strawberry Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Bake the ultimate moist strawberry layer cake from scratch using fresh strawberry puree for deep flavor. This recipe includes instructions for a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for spring celebrations or birthdays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh strawberry puree (strained)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • Red food coloring (optional, for vibrant color)
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh strawberry puree (strained)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup of strawberry puree, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. With the mixer on low, gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and vinegar. Gently fold this mixture into the batter. Add a few drops of red food coloring if you desire a brighter pink cake.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing until combined. Beat in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  11. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread about one-third of the cream cheese frosting over the top. Place the second layer on top.
  12. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Slice and serve your homemade strawberry cake.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and moisture, use fresh, ripe strawberries to make your puree. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds before adding it to the batter.
  • If you are making this for a celebration, you can decorate the top with fresh sliced strawberries or piped frosting details.
  • This cake tastes best when served at room temperature.

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