Strawberry Cake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Blend 453 grams of strawberries to make a puree.
  2. 2Blend 453 grams of strawberries to make a puree.
  3. 3Blend 453 grams of strawberries to make a puree.
  4. 4Pour the pureed strawberries in a saucepan, place over medium heat, stir until simmering.
  5. 5Pour the pureed strawberries in a saucepan, place over medium heat, stir until simmering.
  6. 6Pour the pureed strawberries in a saucepan, place over medium heat, stir until simmering.
  7. 7Cook until the puree has reduced to 3/4 of a cup.
  8. 8Cook until the puree has reduced to 3/4 of a cup.
  9. 9Cook until the puree has reduced to 3/4 of a cup.
  10. 10Remove from heat and let cool.
  11. 11Remove from heat and let cool.
  12. 12Remove from heat and let cool.
  13. 13Add 2 cups of quartered strawberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice to a saucepan.
  14. 14Add 2 cups of quartered strawberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice to a saucepan.
  15. 15Add 2 cups of quartered strawberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice to a saucepan.
  16. 16Cook the strawberries, stirring occasionally at medium heat.
  17. 17Cook the strawberries, stirring occasionally at medium heat.
  18. 18Cook the strawberries, stirring occasionally at medium heat.
  19. 19Turn the heat down when the strawberries come to a boil, and cook at medium low heat, stirring occasionally until dark, thick, and reduced.
  20. 20Turn the heat down when the strawberries come to a boil, and cook at medium low heat, stirring occasionally until dark, thick, and reduced.
  21. 21Turn the heat down when the strawberries come to a boil, and cook at medium low heat, stirring occasionally until dark, thick, and reduced.
  22. 22Pour the jam in a bowl and let cool down.
  23. 23Pour the jam in a bowl and let cool down.
  24. 24Pour the jam in a bowl and let cool down.
  25. 25Use a mixer to beat 1/2 cup of unsalted butter at medium speed for 30 seconds.
  26. 26Use a mixer to beat 1/2 cup of unsalted butter at medium speed for 30 seconds.
  27. 27Use a mixer to beat 1/2 cup of unsalted butter at medium speed for 30 seconds.
  28. 28Add 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. Beat together for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  29. 29Add 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. Beat together for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  30. 30Add 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil. Beat together for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  31. 31Add 3 eggs, one at a time, mixing until completely incorporated before adding the next egg.
  32. 32Add 3 eggs, one at a time, mixing until completely incorporated before adding the next egg.
  33. 33Add 3 eggs, one at a time, mixing until completely incorporated before adding the next egg.
  34. 34Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract along with the final egg. Mix to combine.
  35. 35Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract along with the final egg. Mix to combine.
  36. 36Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract along with the final egg. Mix to combine.
  37. 37Pour 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup of the strawberry puree in the bowl and mix.
  38. 38Pour 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup of the strawberry puree in the bowl and mix.
  39. 39Pour 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup of the strawberry puree in the bowl and mix.
  40. 40Add half of the dry ingredient mixture: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix to combine.
  41. 41Add half of the dry ingredient mixture: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix to combine.
  42. 42Add half of the dry ingredient mixture: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix to combine.
  43. 43Add the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk and mix.
  44. 44Add the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk and mix.
  45. 45Add the remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk and mix.
  46. 46Finish by adding the remaining dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  47. 47Finish by adding the remaining dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  48. 48Finish by adding the remaining dry ingredients and stir to combine.
  49. 49Divide the batter evenly between three 8 inch cake pans lined with parchment paper and greased.
  50. 50Divide the batter evenly between three 8 inch cake pans lined with parchment paper and greased.
  51. 51Divide the batter evenly between three 8 inch cake pans lined with parchment paper and greased.
  52. 52Bake in a pre-heated 350°F oven for 35 minutes.
  53. 53Bake in a pre-heated 350°F oven for 35 minutes.
  54. 54Bake in a pre-heated 350°F oven for 35 minutes.
  55. 55Remove cakes from the oven and let cool down in the pan for 10 minutes.
  56. 56Remove cakes from the oven and let cool down in the pan for 10 minutes.
  57. 57Remove cakes from the oven and let cool down in the pan for 10 minutes.
  58. 58Remove cakes from the pan.
  59. 59Remove cakes from the pan.
  60. 60Remove cakes from the pan.
  61. 61Let the cakes cool down completely before frosting.
  62. 62Let the cakes cool down completely before frosting.
  63. 63Let the cakes cool down completely before frosting.
  64. 64To make the strawberry cream cheese frosting beat 1 cup of butter in a bowl of mixer for 30 seconds, then add 1/2 cup of cream cheese and beat for another 30 seconds.
  65. 65To make the strawberry cream cheese frosting beat 1 cup of butter in a bowl of mixer for 30 seconds, then add 1/2 cup of cream cheese and beat for another 30 seconds.
  66. 66To make the strawberry cream cheese frosting beat 1 cup of butter in a bowl of mixer for 30 seconds, then add 1/2 cup of cream cheese and beat for another 30 seconds.
  67. 67Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on low to combine. Raise the speed and beat at medium speed for a few seconds.
  68. 68Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on low to combine. Raise the speed and beat at medium speed for a few seconds.
  69. 69Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on low to combine. Raise the speed and beat at medium speed for a few seconds.
  70. 70Add 1/4 cup strawberry puree and mix.
  71. 71Add 1/4 cup strawberry puree and mix.
  72. 72Add 1/4 cup strawberry puree and mix.
  73. 73Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix on low, then raise the speed to medium high and beat for 1 minute.
  74. 74Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix on low, then raise the speed to medium high and beat for 1 minute.
  75. 75Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix on low, then raise the speed to medium high and beat for 1 minute.
  76. 76Place cake layer on a plate.
  77. 77Place cake layer on a plate.
  78. 78Place cake layer on a plate.
  79. 79Spread a thin layer of strawberry cream cheese frosting on top of the cake.
  80. 80Spread a thin layer of strawberry cream cheese frosting on top of the cake.
  81. 81Spread a thin layer of strawberry cream cheese frosting on top of the cake.
  82. 82Place some strawberry cream cheese frosting in a piping bag, and pipe a ring of frosting around the edges of the cake.
  83. 83Place some strawberry cream cheese frosting in a piping bag, and pipe a ring of frosting around the edges of the cake.
  84. 84Place some strawberry cream cheese frosting in a piping bag, and pipe a ring of frosting around the edges of the cake.
  85. 85Spread a layer of jam inside the ring of frosting.
  86. 86Spread a layer of jam inside the ring of frosting.
  87. 87Spread a layer of jam inside the ring of frosting.
  88. 88Top with another strawberry cake.
  89. 89Top with another strawberry cake.
  90. 90Top with another strawberry cake.
  91. 91Repeat the process: spreading a layer of frosting on the cake, piping a ring of frosting around the edges, filling the center with jam.
  92. 92Repeat the process: spreading a layer of frosting on the cake, piping a ring of frosting around the edges, filling the center with jam.
  93. 93Repeat the process: spreading a layer of frosting on the cake, piping a ring of frosting around the edges, filling the center with jam.
  94. 94Top with the final cake layer.
  95. 95Top with the final cake layer.
  96. 96Top with the final cake layer.
  97. 97Spread a thin amount of frosting on top of the cake and on the sides.
  98. 98Spread a thin amount of frosting on top of the cake and on the sides.
  99. 99Spread a thin amount of frosting on top of the cake and on the sides.
  100. 100Place the cake in the fridge and let it chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
  101. 101Place the cake in the fridge and let it chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
  102. 102Place the cake in the fridge and let it chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
  103. 103Remove the cake from the fridge and spread the remaining frosting on top of the cake and on the sides.
  104. 104Remove the cake from the fridge and spread the remaining frosting on top of the cake and on the sides.
  105. 105Remove the cake from the fridge and spread the remaining frosting on top of the cake and on the sides.
  106. 106Decorate the cake with halved strawberries.
  107. 107Decorate the cake with halved strawberries.
  108. 108Decorate the cake with halved strawberries.

Ingredients

  • 453 grams strawberries
  • 453 grams strawberries
  • 453 grams strawberries
  • 2 cups quartered strawberries
  • 2 cups quartered strawberries
  • 2 cups quartered strawberries
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup strawberry puree
  • 0.5 cup strawberry puree
  • 0.5 cup strawberry puree
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup strawberry puree
  • 0.25 cup strawberry puree
  • 0.25 cup strawberry puree

Equipment

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Tips

  • Chill cake 20-30 minutes before frosting
  • Use offset spatula to smooth frosting
  • Place strawberries face-down on paper towel lined plate/tray to drain.