Description
A delightful homemade strawberry cake bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (400g) quartered strawberries
- 3/4 cup (173g) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 7–9 drops pink food color, optional
- 2 cups (46g) freeze-dried strawberries
- 16 oz (452g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (172g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 10 cups (1150g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup chopped strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your cake pans.
- Combine the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, mixing until light and fluffy. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well blended before adding the next.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream and milk. Add the vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the quartered strawberries and, if desired, a few drops of pink food color for an extra pop of visual appeal.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Beat the room temperature cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well to avoid lumps.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Once combined, fold in the freeze-dried strawberries and chopped fresh strawberries.
- Remove the cakes from the pans once cooled. Place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, and layer with the second cake.
- Finish with a layer of frosting on top and around the sides. Decorate with additional strawberries if desired.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and moisture. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg