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Strawberry Cake From Scratch With Cream Cheese Frosting

Strawberry Cake From Scratch With Cream Cheese Frosting

Nothing beats a homemade cake, especially one made from scratch with fresh ingredients. If you're looking for a delicious dessert to serve at your next gathering, try making a strawberry cake from scratch with cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for spring and summer and is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients:

Strawberry Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries

Instructions:

Strawberry Cake Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped strawberries.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  6. Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the confectioner's sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and serve.

This strawberry cake from scratch with cream cheese frosting is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. The fresh strawberries add a burst of flavor to the moist and delicious cake, while the creamy frosting is the perfect complement. Serve with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!

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