Description
This moist and flavorful strawberry cake is the perfect way to savor fresh summer berries. With a soft, buttery texture and a sweet strawberry frosting, it's ideal for any celebration or as a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberry puree
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and strawberry puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add strawberry puree and mix until creamy.
- Frost the cake layers, garnish with fresh strawberries, and serve!
Notes
- If the frosting is too soft, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes to firm it up.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, simmer the puree to reduce excess moisture before adding to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 4g