Description
A delightful cake bursting with the fresh flavor of strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- ½ cup strawberry puree
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup strawberry puree (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Heavy cream (if needed for frosting consistency)
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, mix the whole milk and sour cream. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk mixture.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and strawberry puree until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter, slowly adding powdered sugar and mixing well. Stir in strawberry puree and vanilla extract, adjusting the consistency as needed with heavy cream.
- Once fully cooled, frost the cakes and garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy your beautiful creation!
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh strawberries and be careful not to overmix the batter.