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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!

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Enjoy this heavenly homemade strawberry cake – soft, fruity, and irresistible! 🍰🍓💕