This cake is moist, airy, and filled with fresh strawberries – a must-try for strawberry lovers! 🍰🍓
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 50 minutes + cooling
🍽 Servings: 10-12
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~450
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 🍓 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (pureed)
- 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🍚 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🥛 1 cup buttermilk
- 🌾 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 🥄 1 tbsp baking powder
- 🧂 ½ tsp salt
- 🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Frosting:
- 🍓 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🍚 4 cups powdered sugar
- 🥛 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and strawberry puree.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
3️⃣ Bake
- Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
4️⃣ Prepare the Frosting
- Beat butter until fluffy, then add powdered sugar gradually.
- Add chopped strawberries, vanilla, and cream, and beat until smooth.
5️⃣ Assemble the Cake
- Spread frosting on one cake layer, add the second, and frost the top and sides.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries and chill before serving!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Super moist, fresh, and fruity 🍓
✔️ Made with real strawberries, no artificial flavors
✔️ Perfect for, holidays, or anytime you need a treat!
🔥 Pro Tips
✅ Use room temperature ingredients for best texture!
✅ For extra strawberry flavor, brush cake layers with strawberry jam!
✅ Store in the fridge for up to 3 days – it’s even better chilled!
Enjoy this heavenly homemade strawberry cake – soft, fruity, and irresistible! 🍰🍓💕