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Fluffy Strawberry Layer Cake with Creamy Frosting

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A light and fluffy strawberry layer cake with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this easy recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers a fresh, summery flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature (or buttermilk)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (about 150g) fresh strawberries, pureed (or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. In a small bowl, combine milk and vanilla extract.
  6. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk mixture in two parts, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Gently fold in strawberry puree with a rubber spatula, being careful not to deflate the batter.
  8. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops spring back when touched.
  10. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  11. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until fluffy.
  12. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing to desired spreadable consistency.
  13. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top. Add second layer and cover entire cake with remaining frosting. Use an offset spatula to create soft peaks or smooth swirls.
  14. Refrigerate cake for at least 30 minutes to set frosting before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cake light. Drain excess liquid from strawberry puree to prevent soggy batter. Chill frosting if too soft before spreading. Weigh batter for even layers. Cool cakes completely before frosting to avoid melting.

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