Double Strawberry Cake: A Sweet and Fruity Delight

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Baked Goods, Dessert, Family Favorites, Party Cakes, Spring Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 587 kcal per serving

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2/3 cup strawberry puree (made from fresh strawberries)
• 1/2 cup milk, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/3 cup strawberry puree
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix in the strawberry puree, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the powdered sugar gradually, then mix in the strawberry puree and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
9. Frost the cooled cake layers and decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

• For a richer berry flavor, add finely chopped freeze-dried strawberries to the frosting or batter.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 587 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 77.6 g
• Protein: 6.3 g
• Fat: 19.8 g
• Saturated Fat: 12.7 g
• Trans Fat: 0.4 g
• Cholesterol: 96 mg
• Sodium: 237 mg
• Fiber: 0.8 g
• Sugar: 57.5 g

Keywords: birthday cake, fresh strawberries, spring, strawberry cake, strawberry frosting

Nutrition values are estimates based on the listed ingredients and serving count. Actual values vary with brands, cuts, and portion sizes.