Easy Strawberry Cake Recipes

EASY STRAWBERRY CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cake mix, gelatin, milk, oil, eggs and fresh strawberry puree.
• Beat on low speed until mixed, then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Grease and flour two 9" round cake pans (*see instructions below for 9x13 cake pan*).
• Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans.
• Bake at 325 degrees for 29 minutes, or until the top of the cake bounces back when you touch it.
• Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the Frosting
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the softened butter for 1-2 minutes until nearly white in a appearance.
• Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and the vanilla extract. Beat on low for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• Mix in the heavy cream* and another 2 cups of powdered sugar. Beat on low for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• Add the last 2 cups of powdered sugar and the strawberry jam. Beat on low speed until mixed, then beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, until the frosting is creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
• To Frosting the Cake:
• Place one cake layer on a cake plate.
• Spread frosting on top of the first layer.
• Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting.
• Use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the layer cake.
• Optional: Decorate the top middle of the cake with a few tablespoons of strawberry jam and fresh strawberries.
• Store at room temperature until serving, then store leftovers in the refrigerator.

EASY STRAWBERRY CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Liberally grease and flour 2 - 8" round cake pans. I prefer Baker's release. Set aside.
• In a large mixer bowl, stir together the cake flour, AP flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Add the cubed butter and mix until it looks like coarse, moist crumbs.
• Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
• In a measuring cup, combine the milk, strawberry puree, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
• With the mixer on low, carefully pour the milk/strawberry mixture into the flour/butter mixture, slowly beating until smooth.
• Add in food color until you reach the desired color. Keep in mind that the color will intensify as it bakes.
• Divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the toothpick test comes out clean.
• Cool completely before removing from the pan and frosting. I like to freeze mine for at least 1-2 hours before decorating as it keeps the crumbs from getting in the frosting.
• Place the butter in a large mixer bowl and beat on high until light and fluffy.
• Add the vanilla and salt, mix until just combined.
• Slowly beat in the confectioner's sugar, 1 cup at a time making sure it is completely incorporated each time before adding the next cup.
• Fold in the strawberry puree or jam.
• Beat in the food color- if using.
• Combine the strawberries and sugar in a small food processor or blender and pulse until it reaches the consistency of thin jam.
• Remove one of the cakes from the pan and place it on a cake plate or cardboard round. You can add a small dollop of frosting underneath to keep it from shifting on the plate.
• Use a cake leveler or sharp knife to trim off the dome if your cake did not bake flat.
• Add some of the frosting in an even layer on top of that bottom round of cake. You can also add about 1/4 cup of additional strawberry puree or jam on top of the frosting for additional flavor and visual interest.
• Remove the second cake from the pan, trim the cake as you did the first layer to make sure it is nice and evenly flat.
• Place that layer on top of the filling layer.
• Using an offset spatula, spread a thin coat (this is the crumb coat) of frosting around the whole cake, tops, and sides. You should be able to see through it. I like to freeze the cake at this time to set the frosting and make it easier to work with for the decorating.
• Once frozen, add another thicker layer of frosting to the top and sides of the cake.
• Transfer the remaining frosting to a piping bag and decorate as desired. I use a medium open star tip for this one.
• Top the cake with a single strawberry in the center.
• Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

STRAWBERRY CAKE FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and dry strawberry gelatin until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the batter alternately with the milk. Blend in vanilla and strawberry puree. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a small knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in their pans over a wire rack for at least 10 minutes, before tapping out to cool completely.