Best Everyones Favorite Strawberry Cake Recipes

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HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY CAKE



Homemade Strawberry Cake image

The one thing that sets this strawberry cake apart from others? Reduce fresh strawberry puree down and add to the best white cake batter.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Cakes

Time 6h

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 and 1/2 cups (285g) cake flour (spoon & leveled)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
5 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/3 cup (75g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature*
1/2 cup reduced strawberry puree (see note)*
optional: 1-2 drops red or pink food coloring
1 cup (about 25g) freeze-dried strawberries*
one 8-ounce block full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick; 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar
1-2 Tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Make the reduced strawberry puree and allow it to cool completely. See note. You can make it a few days ahead of time and store it covered in the refrigerator or cover and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw before using in the recipe.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  • Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamed, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Beat in the egg whites on high speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Then beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients until just incorporated. With the mixer still running on low, slowly pour in the milk *just* until combined. Do not overmix. Whisk in 1/2 cup of reduced strawberry puree, making sure there are no lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be slightly thick. Stir in food coloring, if desired. (I use 1 small drop.)
  • Pour batter evenly into cake pans. Bake for around 24-25 minutes or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it is done. Allow cakes to cool completely in the pans set on a wire rack. The cakes must be completely cool before frosting and assembling.
  • Using a blender or food processor, process the freeze-dried strawberries into a powdery crumb. You should have around 1/2 cup crumbs. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Beat in the butter until combined. Add the confectioners' sugar, strawberry powder, 1 Tablespoon milk, and vanilla and beat on medium-high speed until combined and creamy. Add 1 more Tablespoon of milk to slightly thin out, if desired. Taste, then add a pinch of salt if needed. Yields about 3 cups of frosting.
  • First, using a large serrated knife, slice a thin layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. Discard (or crumble over ice cream!). Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with frosting. Top with 2nd layer and spread the remaining frosting all over the top and sides. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes before slicing. This helps the cake keep its shape when cutting- it could slightly fall apart without time in the fridge.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

STRAWBERRY CAKE



Strawberry Cake image

A buttery-vanilla batter is the base of a cake that brims with a pound of strawberries. We promise that you'll want to eat this berry dessert all summer long.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pie plate
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch pie plate. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a medium bowl.
  • Put butter and 1 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low; mix in egg, milk, and vanilla.
  • Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour mixture. Transfer batter to buttered pie plate. Arrange strawberries on top of batter, cut sides down and as close together as possible. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons sugar over berries.
  • Bake cake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Bake until cake is golden brown and firm to the touch, about 1 hour. Let cool in pie plate on a wire rack. Cut into wedges.

EVERYONE'S FAVORITE STRAWBERRY CAKE



Everyone's Favorite Strawberry Cake image

My sister makes this cake for all of her social functions. It is often requested as a family favorite for birthday cakes.

Provided by Rose M. Helle @recipes4fun

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box(es) (18 oz) white cake mix
1 package(s) (3oz) strawberry jello
1 cup(s) strawberries, mashed
1 cup(s) canola oil
1/2 cup(s) whole milk
4 large eggs at room temperature
FROSTING
8 ounce(s) package of cream cheese at room temp
1/2 cup(s) butter
5-6 cup(s) powdered sugar
2 tablespoon(s) cool whip, thawed
1/4 cup(s) or more, strawberries, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 13x9 pan with baking spray.
  • Place cake mix, jello, strawberries, oil, milk and eggs in mixing bowl. Mix three minutes, stopping to scrape down sides of the bowl.
  • Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. If using 2-9 inch round pans, bake for 28-31 minutes; 8 inch pans 30-33 minutes.
  • For the Frosting: Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth. Sift sugar and add one cup at a time. Add strawberries and cool whip and mix thoroughly.

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