Strawberry Cake Recipe From Scratch No Jello
There is nothing quite like the taste of a homemade strawberry cake. While many recipes use Jello as a shortcut, making it from scratch is so much more rewarding. In this article, we will share with you our tried and tested recipe for a delicious strawberry cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
To make this cake, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
Instructions
Now that you have all of your ingredients, it's time to get started on making your strawberry cake from scratch.
Step 1: Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Step 2: Prepare your baking pans
Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and dust them with flour. This will prevent your cake from sticking to the pans.
Step 3: Mix your dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this bowl aside for now.
Step 4: Cream your butter and sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream your softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
Step 5: Add your eggs
Beat in your eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated into the mixture.
Step 6: Mix in your wet ingredients and pureed strawberries
In a separate bowl, whisk together your whole milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Slowly add this mixture to your butter and sugar mixture, alternating with your dry ingredients. Mix until fully combined. Then, gently fold in your pureed strawberries and vegetable oil.
Step 7: Divide your batter and bake
Divide your batter evenly between your two prepared cake pans. Bake in your preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 8: Let your cakes cool
Remove your cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from their pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting
No cake is complete without frosting. Here is our recipe for a delicious strawberry buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup of fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons of whole milk, as needed
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream your softened butter until light and fluffy. Slowly add in your powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until fully incorporated. Then, add your pureed strawberries and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined. If your frosting is too thick, add in one tablespoon of whole milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Conclusion
And there you have it, a delicious strawberry cake from scratch without Jello. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, and is sure to impress your loved ones. Enjoy!
