Introduction:
This strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The sweet and tangy flavor of the strawberries pairs perfectly with the rich cream cheese frosting, creating a delicious and decadent treat. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or just craving something sweet, this cake is sure to satisfy your dessert cravings. Enjoy!
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 8-10
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cakes and top with additional diced strawberries, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 390 || Carbohydrates: 45g || Protein: 6g || Fat: 21g || Saturated Fat: 12g || Cholesterol: 115mg || Sodium: 240mg || Fiber: 1g || Sugar: 30g