Description

This Strawberry Cake offers an irresistible flavor with its fresh strawberries and creamy frosting. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s the ideal dessert for any gathering or a sweet treat at home!

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
Hull the strawberries and cut them in half.
Blend the strawberries and 1 Tablespoon sugar until smooth in a high-powered blender.
Transfer the strawberry puree to a saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened (about 25-45 minutes).
Store the thickened reduction in a glass jar; refrigerate until cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
Prepare a 9” round or 9×9” square cake pan with parchment paper and grease it.
Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a medium bowl.
Beat the softened butter and sugar in a mixer for 1 minute until creamy.
Add the eggs and vanilla, then mix for another minute.
Stir in sour cream, milk, and cooled strawberry reduction until smooth. Optional: add pink gel food coloring for a vibrant color.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed with no lumps.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
Check with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack before transferring it to a cake plate.
Make the strawberry buttercream frosting after cake has cooled.
Frost the cake and let it set before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, prepare the strawberry reduction a day ahead and chill overnight.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Add gel food coloring only if desired for a brighter cake appearance.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 290
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg