Strawberry cake and frosting ii –Yo, listen up! You ever had a slice of strawberry cake that just hits different? We talking about that fluffy goodness topped with strawberry frosting that’ll make you feel all kinds of special. Perfect for birthdays, summer picnics, or just because you wanna treat yourself! Let’s dive into this mouthwatering strawberry cake recipe to brighten up your day.
Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Frosting
Check out this beautiful cake that will have you dreaming about summer! Look at that color and the way it just says, “eat me!”
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to whip this beauty up:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Let’s get into it! Follow these simple steps and watch that cake come to life:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and smooth out the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Add the strawberry puree and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries if you feel fancy, slice it up, and enjoy!
There you have it, folks! A delicious strawberry cake that’s not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes! Go ahead and give it a try — trust me, your friends and family will be begging for seconds!