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From Scratch Moist Strawberry Layer Cake with Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist slice of strawberry cake with two layers of yellow sponge, white frosting, and bright red strawberry filling.
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You will bake the best strawberry cake ever, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This homemade strawberry cake from scratch is moist, perfect for celebrations, and tastes like summer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberry puree (from about 1 cup fresh, mashed strawberries)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries (for batter)
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberry puree (strained if too thin)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup strawberry puree, oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries using a spatula.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cakes cool, make the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated.
  11. Beat in the 1/4 cup strawberry puree and vanilla extract until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more powdered sugar if the frosting is too thin.
  12. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread about one-third of the frosting over the top.
  13. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
  14. Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

  • To make the 1 cup of strawberry puree, mash fresh strawberries and press them through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess seeds and liquid.
  • For the best flavor, use ripe, sweet strawberries.
  • If you want a very pink cake, add 1-2 drops of red food coloring to the batter and frosting.

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