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Creamy Strawberry Cake Recipe Easy Homemade with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist and creamy strawberry cake made with mashed strawberries and buttermilk, topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting. This easy homemade cake is perfect for celebrations or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons (10g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or plain yogurt thinned with milk)
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen strawberries, mashed or finely chopped
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 ½ cups (420g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ¼ cup (60ml) strawberry puree (fresh or thawed strawberries blended)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the bowl.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and mashed or finely chopped strawberries, folding gently to distribute evenly.
  6. Add the dry flour mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Mix on low speed or fold gently to avoid overmixing.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking at 28 minutes as ovens vary.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
  10. To make frosting, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed to avoid sugar clouds.
  11. Stir in strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or puree if needed.
  12. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
  13. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides evenly. Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Drain frozen strawberries well to avoid soggy batter. Chill frosting if too soft before spreading. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Use an oven thermometer for accurate baking temperature.

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