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The Ultimate Moist Homemade Strawberry Layer Cake from Scratch with Cream Cheese Frosting

A beautiful slice of layered strawberry cake with white frosting and topped with fresh strawberries.
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You need a reliable recipe for a moist strawberry layer cake made completely from scratch. This recipe delivers intense fresh strawberry flavor in the cake layers and pairs it with a rich, tangy strawberry cream cheese frosting. It is simple to execute and perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberry puree (from about 1 cup fresh strawberries)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup strawberry puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh strawberries for garnish

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 powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, 1/4 cup strawberry puree, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the 1 cup of finely diced fresh strawberries.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter until smooth.
  11. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
  12. Beat in the 1/4 cup strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  13. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread about one-third of the frosting over the top.
  14. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
  15. Garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.

Notes

  • For the best cake texture, ensure your butter, eggs, and buttermilk are at room temperature before mixing.
  • To make the strawberry puree, blend fresh strawberries until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
  • If you want a deeper pink color, add a drop or two of red food coloring to the frosting.

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