Description
Indulgent vanilla cake meets luscious strawberry frosting in this dreamy dessert that whispers sweet summer memories. Rich layers promise a delightful experience, inviting you to savor each blissful bite of pure culinary magic.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and carefully coat an 8-inch round cake pan with butter and a light dusting of flour.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream eggs, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a separate large bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with gentle additions of milk to create a silky, consistent batter.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of wet batter.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before removing and preparing for frosting.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even baking, preventing lumps in the batter.
- Avoid overmixing the cake batter, which can lead to a tough, dense texture; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Swap fresh strawberries for frozen in the frosting during off-season, but drain excess moisture to maintain proper consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg