Recipe RECIPE - Scratch Strawberry Cake

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Scratch Strawberry Cake

This Scratch Strawberry Cake recipe makes a fantastic summer dessert that is as delicious as it is pretty!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberry puree (about 1 cup fresh strawberries, blended until smooth)
• Red food coloring (optional, for a pink hue)
• 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
• Three 8-inch round cake pans
• Medium bowl
• Large mixing bowl

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberry puree (about 1 cup fresh strawberries, blended until smooth)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• A few drops of red food coloring (optional, for a pink hue)
• Large mixing bowl

For Garnish:

• Fresh strawberries, halved

Instructions:

Prepare the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C) and grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar, softened butter, and vegetable oil until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, then mix just until combined
• Fold in the fresh strawberry puree and red food coloring (if using) until evenly incorporated
• Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries
• Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean
• Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

Prepare the Frosting:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition
• Add the fresh strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat until smooth and fluffy
• If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring to achieve a pink hue

Assemble the Cake:

• Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of strawberry frosting on top
• Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with another layer of frosting
• Place the third cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting

Garnish:

• Garnish the top of the cake with halved fresh strawberries

Enjoy!

Source:

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