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:
- 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:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the confectioner's sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 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!