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Double Strawberry Cake

Double Strawberry Cake is a vibrant and moist dessert packed with fresh strawberry flavor in every bite.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Cake:**
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries pureed
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Red or pink food coloring optional
  • **For the Strawberry Frosting:**
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries pureed and strained
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • - Electric mixer
  • - 9-inch round cake pans (2)
  • Parchment paper
  • - Cooling rack
  • - Offset spatula

Method
 

  1. **Prepare for Baking:**
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. **Mix the Dry Ingredients:**
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  5. **Cream Butter and Sugar:**
  6. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the oil and mix until well combined.
  7. **Incorporate Eggs and Flavoring:**
  8. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and strawberry puree. Add food coloring if using.
  9. **Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:**
  10. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  11. **Bake the Cakes:**
  12. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. 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 cooling rack to cool completely.
  13. **Make the Frosting:**
  14. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract, salt, and strawberry puree, beating until smooth and fluffy.
  15. **Assemble the Cake:**
  16. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting over the top. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.