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Strawberry Cake From Scratch With Fresh Strawberries

Strawberry cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to weddings. Making a strawberry cake from scratch with fresh strawberries is a great way to impress your guests and enjoy a delicious dessert at the same time. In this article, we will show you how to make a mouth-watering strawberry cake from scratch with fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

Strawberry Cake Ingredients

Before we get started, let's go over the ingredients you will need to make this delicious strawberry cake:

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

Instructions

Strawberry Cake Instructions

Now that you have all your ingredients ready, let's get started with the instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until well combined.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped strawberries.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

No strawberry cake is complete without a delicious cream cheese frosting. Here's how to make it:

  • 8 oz of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
  3. Spread the frosting evenly over the top of one of the cake layers.
  4. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting, and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
  5. Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries, if desired.

Conclusion

That's it! You now have a delicious homemade strawberry cake with fresh strawberries and cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion, and is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy!

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