Description

This Strawberry Cake is a must-try for dessert lovers! Crafted with fresh strawberries, and topped with luscious buttercream frosting, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion. Simple to make and bursting with flavor, this cake is ideal for celebrations or a sweet family gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound strawberries ((1 pint, 2 cups))
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup salted butter ((softened))
1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
strawberry reduction ((about ⅔ cup))
¼ cup sour cream ((room temperature))
¼ cup whole milk ((room temperature))
2 eggs ((room temperature))
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Make the strawberry reduction by hulled and halving the strawberries and blending them with sugar until smooth.
Cook the blended strawberries in a saucepan over medium heat until they reduce to about ⅔ cup, stirring constantly.
Let the strawberry reduction cool to room temperature before storing it in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare your baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixer for about a minute, then add in the eggs and vanilla and mix for another minute.
Blend in the sour cream, whole milk, and the prepared strawberry reduction until smooth.
Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to over-mix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the cake.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
After cooling, lift the cake from the pan using the parchment paper and transfer it to a cake plate.
Prepare the strawberry buttercream frosting after the cake cools and spread it generously on top of the cake before serving.

Notes

The strawberry reduction can be made a day in advance for convenience.
For a more vibrant color, consider adding pink gel food coloring to the batter during mixing.
Ensure the eggs and dairy are at room temperature for better batter consistency.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 260
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg