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A three-layer pink strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting, decorative swirls on top, fresh strawberries, and almond flakes on the sides, displayed on a white cake stand.

Homemade Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Homemade strawberry cake made with fresh berries and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Berry Reduction Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 485kcal
Cost: 25$

Equipment

  • 2 Round cake pans (9-inch)
  • 1 Electric mixer (Stand or hand)
  • 1 Blender (For berries)
  • 2 Mixing bowls (Large)
  • 1 Measuring set (Cups and spoons)
  • 1 Spatula (For frosting)
  • 2 Cooling racks (For layers)
  • 1 Saucepan (For berry reduction)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter - Room temperature
  • 4 large eggs - Room temperature
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries - Or frozen
  • 1 cup buttermilk - Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Frosting:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese - Full-fat softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter - Softened
  • 4 cups powdered suga
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions 

Step 1: Berry Preparation

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Clean and hull strawberries
  • Blend until smooth
  • Reduce on stovetop
  • Cool completely

Step 2: Cake Batter

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cream butter and sugar
  • Add eggs one at a time
  • Alternate dry ingredients and buttermilk
  • Fold in strawberry reduction

Step 3: Bake and Cool

  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Pour into prepared pans
  • Bake at 350°F
  • Cool completely

Step 4: Frosting & Assembly

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Beat cream cheese and butter
  • Add powdered sugar gradually
  • Layer and frost cake
  • Decorate with fresh berries

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 485kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 65g (22%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 15g (94%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 220mg (10%) | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 48g (53%) | Vitamin A: 850IU (17%) | Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) | Calcium: 85mg (9%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)