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Decadent Strawberry Velvet Cake

This Decadent Strawberry Velvet Cake is a lush, moist dessert layered with strawberry cake and rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a splash of vinegar) Can substitute with regular milk mixed with vinegar.
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pureed fresh strawberries Can use frozen strawberries, thawed and drained.
  • a few drops red food coloring Optional, for enhancement.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Fresh strawberries for decoration Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cake Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and strawberry puree.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  4. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring to enhance the color.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, blending until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving platter and spread frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  2. Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Cake can be frozen for up to three months.