Strawberry Cake With Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Who doesn't love a delicious cake? Especially if it's made with fresh strawberries and topped with strawberry cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, wedding, or just a special treat for yourself. In this article, we'll show you how to make a mouth-watering strawberry cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
To make the cake, you will need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup pureed strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting, you will need:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pureed strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Add the wet ingredients
Add the butter, eggs, milk, pureed strawberries, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Step 4: Bake the cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Make the frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, pureed strawberries, and vanilla extract, and beat until light and fluffy.
Step 6: Frost the cake
Once the cake has cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the other cake layer on top and frost the entire cake. Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.
Conclusion
There you have it, a delicious strawberry cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting that will impress your family and friends. This cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in just a few simple steps. So go ahead and give it a try, you won't be disappointed!
