Moist Strawberry Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

A tender and fragrant cake infused with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Course cake, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

9-inch round cake pans
Mixing Bowls
whisk
Spatula
electric mixer

Ingredients

For the Cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups granulated sugar
0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature
1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed Use freshly pureed for best flavor
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
2 tsps baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract For cake flavor
0.5 teaspoon salt

For the Frosting

8 oz cream cheese, softened Should be room temperature for easy mixing
4 cups powdered sugar Adjust for sweetness preference
1 teaspoon vanilla extract For frosting flavor

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the milk and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until smooth.
Gently fold the pureed strawberries into the mixture until fully combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined and no flour streaks remain.

Baking

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool for about 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Frosting and Assembly

In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and remaining vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting between the two layers, then frost the top and sides as desired.

Notes

For a less sweet frosting, reduce the amount of powdered sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Keyword American Dessert, cake recipe, Cream Cheese Frosting, dessert recipe, Moist Strawberry Cake, strawberry cake

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