Description
This strawberry cake features fresh strawberries, a moist texture, and creamy frosting, making it the perfect treat for gatherings or a comforting dessert 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
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry reduction by hulling and halving the strawberries.
- Blend the strawberries with 1 Tablespoon of sugar until smooth.
- Cook the strawberry puree in a small saucepan over medium heat until it thickens, stirring constantly for 25-45 minutes.
- Let the reduction cool before using it in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a cake pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 1 minute.
- Add eggs and vanilla and continue beating for another minute.
- Mix in the sour cream, milk, and strawberry reduction until smooth.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before removing it from the pan.
- Frost the cooled cake with strawberry buttercream and serve.
Notes
The strawberry reduction can be made a day ahead and refrigerated overnight.
For added color, consider using a few drops of pink gel food coloring in the batter.
Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg