Strawberry Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
This Strawberry Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for any celebration, featuring layers of moist strawberry-flavored cake and a delicious cream cheese frosting.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Cake Pans
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Oven
Ingredients
Fresh Strawberries
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
Dairy Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ cup salted butter, at room temperature
- 9-10 drops pink food color (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, sour cream, and whole milk until creamy.
- Step 3: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Add pink food coloring if desired.
- Step 4: Fold in the quartered strawberries gently with a spatula.
- Step 5: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Step 6: For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. Adjust with milk if needed.
- Step 7: Once cakes are cool, assemble by placing one layer on a plate, spreading frosting on top, and adding the second layer. Frost the sides and top.
- Step 8: Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. You can freeze slices for up to 3 months.