Strawberry Cake From Scratch With Cream Cheese Icing
If you're looking for a delicious and beautiful dessert to serve at your next gathering, look no further than this strawberry cake from scratch with cream cheese icing. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to weddings to summer picnics. Plus, it's easy to make and will impress all of your guests.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk and sour cream. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make the cream cheese icing, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, beating until the icing is creamy and spreadable.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of icing on top of one cake. Place the second cake on top and spread icing over the entire cake.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and serve.
Tips:
For best results, use fresh strawberries. If you're using frozen strawberries, thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before adding them to the cake batter.
Be sure to let the cakes cool completely before icing them. If the cakes are still warm, the icing will melt and slide off the cake.
If you want to make the cake ahead of time, you can bake the cakes and make the icing up to two days in advance. Store the cakes in an airtight container at room temperature, and store the icing in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve the cake, let the icing come to room temperature before spreading it on the cake.
Conclusion:
This strawberry cake from scratch with cream cheese icing is a delicious and beautiful dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With fresh strawberries baked into the cake and a creamy, tangy icing, this cake will impress all of your guests. Plus, it's easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Give it a try and see for yourself how delicious it is!
