Description
Delicious Fresh Strawberry Cake for Sweet Summer Celebrations
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (260g for a sturdy yet tender crumb.)
- 2/3 cup cake flour (85g adds lightness and helps achieve that perfect texture.)
- 2 tsp baking powder (Leavening agent for cake rise.)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (Balances acidity and helps create a lovely sponge.)
- 1/2 tsp salt (Enhances all flavors.)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (55g for a rich base.)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (100g to keep the cake moist.)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300g adds sweetness.)
- 4 large eggs (Provides structure.)
- 1 cup lightly blended strawberries (225g for true strawberry flavor.)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (Adds warmth to flavor.)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (115g for extra moisture.)
- 8 oz full fat cream cheese (Provides creamy texture.)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (Smooth and rich buttercream.)
- 6 cups powdered sugar (720g for consistency.)
- 1/2 cup ground freeze dried strawberries (Intensifies flavor.)
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam (Adds a fruity twist.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and prepare with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Using a stand mixer, whip the unsalted butter and vegetable oil until it resembles cottage cheese.
- Gradually pour in the granulated sugar and whip until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the lightly blended strawberries until well combined.
- Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and sour cream, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and incorporate any stuck bits.
- Divide the batter between pans and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 20 minutes, then turn out to cool completely on a rack.
- In a clean mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and room temperature butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar, followed by ground freeze-dried strawberries and strawberry jam.
- If frosting is too thick, add milk to reach desired consistency.
- Frost cooled cakes generously, both between layers and on top.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 42 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg