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Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the fresh flavors of summer with this delightful Fresh Strawberry Cake. Moist layers of vanilla-almond cake are filled with luscious strawberries and topped with a choice of creamy frostings.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 4½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ Tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 7 large egg whites
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ tsp almond extract
  • 2–3 pounds fresh strawberries (stems and hulls removed)

Frosting (see separate recipes below)

Instructions

  1. Cake: Grease and flour (3) 8” or 9” round cake pans; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Using a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined; set aside.
  3. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~4-5 minutes on medium speed). Add the egg and egg whites; mix on low speed until well combined.
  4. Add half of the dry ingredients to the bowl; mix on low speed until well combined.
  5. Add the milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix on low speed until well combined.
  6. Add the remaining flour mixture; mix on low speed until well combined. (Tip: Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are fully mixed.)
  7. Divide the cake batter evenly between the 3 cake pans. Bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Let cake layers cool in pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto wire racks until completely cool.
  9. Frosting: Make either the Original Frosting or the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting (both recipes below).
  10. To Assemble the Cake: Slice ⅓ of the strawberries into thin slices; set aside. Dice the remaining strawberries into smaller pieces.
  11. Place one layer of cake on a large plate. If using the Original Frosting recipe, spread a layer of diced strawberries on top of the cake and then top with frosting. If using the Cream Cheese Frosting recipe, proceed with frosting the top layer of cake. Repeat this step with the 2nd and 3rd layers of cake and more frosting.
  12. Using an offset spatula, frost the sides of the cake. (Note: If using the Original Frosting recipe, it is helpful to refrigerate the frosting for about 20-30 minutes before frosting the sides of the cake.)
  13. Slice the remaining strawberries and garnish the top of the cake with the slices.

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Keywords: Fresh Strawberry Cake, Strawberry Cake, Summer Dessert, Layer Cake, Strawberry Frosting

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