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Homemade Strawberry Cake

URL: https://www.wellplated.com/sprinkles-strawberry-cake-with-fluffy-cheesecake-frosting/

Ingredients

The cake

  • 2 cups whole strawberries, divided
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup whole milk, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 2 large whole eggs, at room temperature

The frosting

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry puree
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Puree the strawberries, reserving some for the frosting and measuring out for the cake.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the strawberry puree, milk, and vanilla together.
  5. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then add the egg whites and whole eggs.
  6. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients in stages, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  8. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating the butter and cream cheese, then adding powdered sugar and strawberry puree.
  10. Assemble the cake by layering the frosting between the cake layers and covering the top and sides.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
12 slices
Calories
631
Total fat
23g
Total carbohydrates
101g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
226mg
Cholesterol
91mg

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