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Fresh Strawberry Cake

Delicious Fresh Strawberry Cake to Brighten Your Summer

Enjoy a slice of Fresh Strawberry Cake bursting with summer's finest fruits! Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with cake flour
  • 2.5 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1.5 cups Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 3 large Egg Whites whipped separately
  • 1 cup Whole Milk buttermilk can be used
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract optional
  • 1 pint Fresh Strawberries hulled and sliced
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream cold
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese for cream cheese frosting
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries diced

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Three 8” or 9” round cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and egg whites, mixing until combined.
  5. Combine dry ingredients, milk, and sour cream alternately into the batter.
  6. Pour batter into pans and bake for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Cool the cakes for 5 minutes then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Whip heavy cream and fold in powdered sugar and strawberries.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering with frosting between layers.
  10. Spread frosting on top and decorate with strawberry slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming. Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor.

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