Description
Delightful strawberry cake blends sweet, tangy flavors in a classic dessert that celebrates summer’s bounty. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques create a memorable treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients (Cake):
- 1 12 cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 package (3 ounces/85g) strawberry-flavored gelatin
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 12 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 12 cup (120 milliliters) pureed fresh strawberries
Supplementary Ingredients (Cake):
- 2 12 teaspoons baking powder
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 12 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 14 cup (60 milliliters) pureed fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend sugar, strawberry gelatin, and butter until achieving a pillowy, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, and salt through whisking. Gradually fold into the creamed mixture, alternating with milk, initiating and concluding with dry ingredients.
- Infuse mixture with vanilla extract and incorporate strawberry puree. Optional: enhance color with red food coloring.
- Distribute batter uniformly across prepared pans, then bake for 25-30 minutes until a testing skewer emerges clean when inserted.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling racks for complete temperature reduction.
- Prepare frosting by whipping cream cheese and butter until seamlessly smooth.
- Gradually introduce powdered sugar, creating a light, voluminous texture.
- Blend vanilla extract and strawberry puree into frosting until thoroughly combined.
- Once cakes have completely cooled, apply frosting between layers and across entire cake surface.
- Optionally embellish with fresh strawberries and serve immediately.
Notes
- Maximize strawberry flavor by using ripe, in-season berries for more intense taste and natural sweetness.
- Ensure ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter and better cake texture.
- When folding pureed strawberries, avoid overmixing to maintain the cake’s light and airy consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg