Strawberry Cake With Cream Cheese Icing From Scratch
Strawberry cake with cream cheese icing is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. It's perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just a regular day that calls for something sweet. With this recipe, you can make a delicious strawberry cake with cream cheese icing from scratch in your own kitchen. It's easy, fun, and most importantly, absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
To make this delicious strawberry cake with cream cheese icing from scratch, you will need:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the Eggs
Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until well combined.
Step 4: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Combine the Wet Ingredients
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and pureed strawberries.
Step 6: Add the Dry and Wet Ingredients Alternately
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Step 7: Pour the Batter into the Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
Step 8: Bake the Cakes
Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Let the Cakes Cool
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on wire racks.
Step 10: Make the Cream Cheese Icing
While the cakes are cooling, make the cream cheese icing. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
Step 11: Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a cake plate or stand. Spread a layer of cream cheese icing on top, then place the second cake layer on top. Spread the remaining cream cheese icing on top of the cake.
Step 12: Add Fresh Strawberries
Garnish the cake with fresh strawberries, sliced or whole, as desired.
Conclusion
And there you have it, a delicious strawberry cake with cream cheese icing from scratch! This recipe is sure to impress your family and friends, and is perfect for any occasion. Don't be afraid to get creative with the decorating, and enjoy this delicious dessert!