Strawberry Cake Delight Simple and Tasty Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (for garnish)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the strawberry puree gently until fully incorporated, creating a beautiful pink batter.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the whipped cream. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
10. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top and sprinkle with some diced strawberries.
11. Layer the second cake on top, and cover the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream. Decorate with the remaining diced strawberries on top.
12. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.