Strawberry Cake Recipe: Moist and Sweet
Classic Strawberry Cake with a moist, sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup pureed fresh strawberries
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp red food coloring optional
- Strawberry Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup pureed fresh strawberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tbsp heavy cream
- Optional: Fresh strawberries mint leaves
- Suggested Pairings: Sparkling wine whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease two 8-inch pans.
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt; beat butter, strawberry puree, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and food coloring; combine.
- Divide batter; bake 25–30 min; cool.
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and cream; taste and adjust; frost cake.
- Garnish with strawberries; serve on a white ceramic stand with wine and cream.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Store in fridge for 4 days or freeze unfrosted for 2 months.
- Try a gluten-free or vegan variation.
- Pair with ice cream.