Quick way to grow your Strawberry Cake (Homemade) with 7 tips
Learn how to quickly grow your homemade strawberry cake with these 7 essential tips. This recipe focuses on efficiency and maximizing flavor.
Equipment
- Oven
- Two 9-inch round cake pans
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
Frosting
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting
- While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, then beat in the vanilla extract and pureed strawberries until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost and decorate as desired.
Notes
To enhance the strawberry flavor, consider adding a touch of strawberry extract to the batter or using freeze-dried strawberry powder in the frosting. For a moister cake, do not overbake and consider adding a spoonful of sour cream to the batter. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and cake texture. Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Chill the frosting briefly if it becomes too soft to work with. For even layers, weigh your batter before dividing it between the pans. A cake leveler can help create flat surfaces for stacking.