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Homemade Strawberry Cake

Homemade Strawberry Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Strawberry Cake, a luscious dessert that harmoniously blends the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a rich cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to summer picnics. With its vibrant pink hue and fluffy texture, every slice promises a burst of strawberry goodness that will leave your guests enchanted. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this cake not only looks stunning but also offers an irresistible flavor that sets it apart from ordinary desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh strawberries
  • 2 and 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup reduced strawberry puree
  • optional: 1–2 drops red or pink food coloring
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1–2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberry puree by simmering pureed strawberries until reduced.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl and cream butter with sugar in another until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in reduced strawberry puree.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 24-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before frosting with whipped cream cheese frosting made from blended freeze-dried strawberries.

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