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The Best Strawberry Cake Recipe

Enjoy this delightful strawberry cake with a cup of tea or coffee, and share it with loved ones for a truly memorable dessert experience!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups 315g all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups 400g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup 120ml whole milk
  • 1/2 cup 120ml buttermilk
  • 1 1/4 cups 200g fresh strawberry puree (from about 1 1/2 cups of fresh strawberries)
  • 1/2 cup 10g freeze-dried strawberries, ground into powder

For the Strawberry Buttercream:

  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups 480g powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup 60ml fresh strawberry puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

For the Cake:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Mix in the strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberry powder.
  • Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk/buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Strawberry Buttercream:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.

Assembling the Cake:

  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of strawberry buttercream over the top.
  • Add the second cake layer and repeat with frosting.
  • Place the final cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining buttercream.
  • Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
  • Slice and enjoy!