Strawberry Layer Cake

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5.0

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    35 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Cooling Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs

  • Servings

    12 slices

  • Calories

    574 kcal

  • Course

    Cake

  • Cuisine

    American

Strawberry Layer Cake

Delicious strawberry layer cake loaded with fresh strawberry flavor for a moist cake and easy cream cheese icing loaded with tart freeze dried strawberry flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 oz box strawberry jello powder 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

Strawberry cream cheese frosting

  • 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
  • 12 ounces cream cheese softened 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Garnish
  • fresh strawberries
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Instructions

For the cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  2. Prepare 4, 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper circles and cooking spray. Put the strawberries in a blender or food processor and blend until the strawberries are pureed. Set aside.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry jello powder with a whisk. Set aside.
  4. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the butter, oil, and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree. Mix until combined.
  5. Add the dry mixture, alternating with the milk until completely combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into the 4 cake pans.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to completely cool while making the frosting.

For the strawberry cream cheese frosting:

  1. Add the freeze dried strawberries to a blender or food processor, and blend until the strawberries become a fine powder. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the powdered sugar gradually until completely combined.
  4. Add the strawberry powder until the desired color and flavor is reached. I used about 3 tablespoons.

To assemble cake:

  1. Level the cakes using a large serrated knife to create a flat surface.
  2. Stack the cakes with a layer of frosting between each cake layer.
  3. With a large icing spatula, spread a thin even layer of frosting on top of and around the cake to create a crumb coat.
  4. Place in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to set the crumb coat.
  5. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting and garnish with sliced fresh strawberries.
  6. Slice, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 574kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 109g (36%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 213mg (9%) Potassium 474mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 79g (158%) Vitamin A 476IU (10%) Vitamin C 241mg (268%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 574 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 574kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 109g 36%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 213mg 9%
Potassium 474mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 79g 158%
Vitamin A 476IU 10%
Vitamin C 241mg 268%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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