Strawberry Cake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Hull the strawberries by cutting off the green part.
  2. 2Hull the strawberries by cutting off the green part.
  3. 3Hull the strawberries by cutting off the green part.
  4. 4Blend the hulled strawberries to make strawberry puree.
  5. 5Blend the hulled strawberries to make strawberry puree.
  6. 6Blend the hulled strawberries to make strawberry puree.
  7. 7Pour the strawberry puree into a saucepan.
  8. 8Pour the strawberry puree into a saucepan.
  9. 9Pour the strawberry puree into a saucepan.
  10. 10Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the puree is reduced by half.
  11. 11Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the puree is reduced by half.
  12. 12Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the puree is reduced by half.
  13. 13Let the reduced strawberry puree cool down on the stove.
  14. 14Let the reduced strawberry puree cool down on the stove.
  15. 15Let the reduced strawberry puree cool down on the stove.
  16. 16Combine cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  17. 17Combine cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  18. 18Combine cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  19. 19In a stand mixer, cream together softened unsalted butter and sugar.
  20. 20In a stand mixer, cream together softened unsalted butter and sugar.
  21. 21In a stand mixer, cream together softened unsalted butter and sugar.
  22. 22Add four egg whites and vanilla paste to the creamed mixture and mix well, scraping down the bowl.
  23. 23Add four egg whites and vanilla paste to the creamed mixture and mix well, scraping down the bowl.
  24. 24Add four egg whites and vanilla paste to the creamed mixture and mix well, scraping down the bowl.
  25. 25Add whole milk to the half cup of strawberry puree and stir.
  26. 26Add whole milk to the half cup of strawberry puree and stir.
  27. 27Add whole milk to the half cup of strawberry puree and stir.
  28. 28Alternate adding the flour mixture and the strawberry milk mixture to the stand mixer, mixing after each addition, until both are fully incorporated.
  29. 29Alternate adding the flour mixture and the strawberry milk mixture to the stand mixer, mixing after each addition, until both are fully incorporated.
  30. 30Alternate adding the flour mixture and the strawberry milk mixture to the stand mixer, mixing after each addition, until both are fully incorporated.
  31. 31Add a few drops of pink food dye to achieve a more vibrant pink color.
  32. 32Add a few drops of pink food dye to achieve a more vibrant pink color.
  33. 33Add a few drops of pink food dye to achieve a more vibrant pink color.
  34. 34Grease two cake pans with butter, dust with flour, and place parchment paper on the bottom.
  35. 35Grease two cake pans with butter, dust with flour, and place parchment paper on the bottom.
  36. 36Grease two cake pans with butter, dust with flour, and place parchment paper on the bottom.
  37. 37Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
  38. 38Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
  39. 39Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
  40. 40Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  41. 41Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  42. 42Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
  43. 43Allow the cakes to cool completely after baking.
  44. 44Allow the cakes to cool completely after baking.
  45. 45Allow the cakes to cool completely after baking.
  46. 46For the frosting, combine softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in the stand mixer.
  47. 47For the frosting, combine softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in the stand mixer.
  48. 48For the frosting, combine softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in the stand mixer.
  49. 49Add the remaining strawberry puree and lots of vanilla to the frosting mixture and mix.
  50. 50Add the remaining strawberry puree and lots of vanilla to the frosting mixture and mix.
  51. 51Add the remaining strawberry puree and lots of vanilla to the frosting mixture and mix.
  52. 52Gradually add six cups of sifted powdered sugar to the frosting mixture, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition.
  53. 53Gradually add six cups of sifted powdered sugar to the frosting mixture, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition.
  54. 54Gradually add six cups of sifted powdered sugar to the frosting mixture, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition.
  55. 55Frost the cooled cake layers.
  56. 56Frost the cooled cake layers.
  57. 57Frost the cooled cake layers.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 1 pound strawberries
  • 2.75 cups cake flour
  • 2.75 cups cake flour
  • 2.75 cups cake flour
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 egg whites
  • 4 egg whites
  • 4 egg whites
  • vanilla paste
  • vanilla paste
  • vanilla paste
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • pink food dye
  • pink food dye
  • pink food dye
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter for frosting
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter for frosting
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter for frosting
  • 6 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 6 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 6 cups sifted powdered sugar

Equipment

knifeblendersaucepanmixing bowlstand mixerspatulacake pansparchment papercake decorating knife

Tips

  • Use cake flour for a better cake.
  • Scrape down the mixing bowl as you go.
  • Alternate adding milk and flour mixtures for the cake batter.
  • Butter and flour the cake pans, then add parchment paper to the bottom.