Description
This light, fluffy, and flavorful strawberry cake blends fresh strawberries into every layer, topped with a whipped strawberry frosting and garnished with juicy berries. It’s a showstopper dessert perfect for celebrations or casual indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup strawberry purée
For the Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone or cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberry purée (strained if desired)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish:
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups fresh strawberries
- Optional: mint leaves or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Add flour mixture in thirds, alternating with milk and strawberry purée. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 28–32 minutes. Test with a toothpick.
- Cool cakes in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- For frosting, whip cream until soft peaks form.
- Add mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and purée. Whip until thick and fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting, add second layer, and cover with remaining frosting.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and optional mint or sugar.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes