Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Strawberry Cake, a perfect balance of sweet, fresh strawberries and a light, fluffy cake. This recipe features a unique twist with reduced strawberry puree that intensifies the flavor, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, anniversaries, or any festive gathering. Each slice is moist and tender, thanks to the combination of egg whites and sour cream, ensuring your guests are always impressed. Whether garnished with fresh strawberries or paired with whipped cream, this cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, softened to room temperature
- 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 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, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1–2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare strawberry puree by blending fresh strawberries and simmering until reduced.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth; mix in egg whites, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients while mixing on low; incorporate milk and cooled strawberry puree.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 24–25 minutes; cool completely.
- Make frosting by blending cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, strawberry powder, milk, and vanilla until creamy.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cooled cakes and refrigerating before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg