Description
A delightful treat that captures the sweetness of fresh strawberries in every bite, featuring a moist and fluffy cake with creamy strawberry frosting.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the quartered strawberries with the sugar. Let them sit for about 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined. Fold in the fresh strawberries and incorporate the food coloring if using.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat together the cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy and well combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake, place the other cake on top, and generously frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg