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Best Ever Strawberry Cake

Best Ever Strawberry Cake is a delightfully moist and fruity cake that's filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a creamy strawberry frosting.
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Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries pureed
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract optional
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • For the Strawberry Frosting:
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries pureed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the Cake Batter:
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the vegetable oil and beat until combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and strawberry extract (if using).
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the strawberry puree.
  • Bake the Cakes:
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the Strawberry Frosting:
  • In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the vanilla extract and salt, and beat until combined.
  • Gradually add the strawberry puree, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Assemble the Cake:
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  • Spread a generous layer of strawberry frosting on top.
  • Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  • Decorate with fresh strawberries, if desired.
  • Enjoy this Best Ever Strawberry Cake for any special occasion or simply as a delightful treat!