counter create hit Print

Extremely Strawberry Cake Recipe: The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake with Real Fruit and Cream Cheese Frosting

This extremely moist and flavorful strawberry cake is made with real strawberry puree, enhanced with strawberry jello for a rich pink hue and flavor, and topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons strawberry jello mix
  • 2/3 cup strawberry puree
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (for frosting)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry jello mix (for frosting)
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. Make the strawberry puree by blending 2 cups of strawberries. Measure 2/3 cup for the batter and 2 tablespoons for the frosting.
  3. Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the strawberry puree, milk, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of strawberry jello mix.
  5. Cream the butter and sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add egg whites, then whole eggs, mixing until incorporated.
  6. Add half of the dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated.
  7. Add the wet ingredients and mix to combine.
  8. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
  9. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans, smooth the tops, and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  11. For the frosting: beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla, strawberry puree, and jello mix.
  12. To assemble: place a small amount of frosting on the serving plate, then add the first cake layer. Spread frosting on top and layer with sliced strawberries.
  13. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides. Decorate with more sliced strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
  • The cake layers can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
  • This cake holds up well when refrigerated and is even better the next day.
  • Decorate with fresh strawberries just before serving for best appearance.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://fiteatshub.com/extremely-strawberry-cake-recipe-the-best-homemade-strawberry-cake-with-real-fruit-and-cream-cheese-frosting/