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Strawberry Cake with Fresh Berries

Strawberry Cake
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A delightful strawberry cake with fresh strawberries and a creamy frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in diced fresh strawberries.
  7. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter until creamy.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
  12. Beat in heavy cream and 1/2 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract.
  13. Stir in strawberry puree until well combined.
  14. Once cakes are completely cool, frost and decorate with additional fresh strawberries, if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can lead to a dry cake.
  • For a more intense strawberry flavor, you can add a few drops of strawberry extract to the frosting.

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