Can I use frozen strawberries for the puree?

Yes. Frozen strawberries pureed and used in both the cake batter and frosting work beautifully in this recipe and are often even more flavorful than supermarket fresh strawberries as they are frozen at peak ripeness. Thaw completely before blending and drain any excess liquid before measuring the puree to prevent the batter or frosting from becoming too loose.

Do I have to use cake flour or can I use all-purpose flour?

Cake flour is strongly recommended for the most delicate and tender crumb that makes this layer cake feel genuinely bakery-quality. All-purpose flour can be substituted but will produce a slightly denser and less delicate finished cake. If only all-purpose flour is available, make a close substitute by removing 2 tablespoons per cup of flour and replacing with cornstarch, producing a lower-protein flour blend that behaves more similarly to cake flour.

Can I make this recipe as cupcakes?

Yes. Divide the batter among 24 lined cupcake tins filling each two thirds full and bake at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes. The same frosting recipe makes enough for all 24 cupcakes piped generously. The strawberry gelatin in the batter produces the most beautiful pink cupcakes that are completely irresistible.

Strawberry Layer Cake Easy Moist Bakery Style Summer Recipe

Name: Strawberry Layer Cake The Most Bakery Style and Stunning Cake You Will Ever Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: PT-497455H14M50S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature; 3 oz Strawberry Gelatin; 4 large Eggs room temperature; 2 3/4 cups Cake Flour measured then sifted; 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder; 1 cup Whole Milk; 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cup Fresh Strawberry Puree; 12 oz Cream Cheese room temperature; 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature for frosting; 2 tsp Vanilla Extract for frosting; 1/4 cup Fresh Strawberry Puree for frosting; 1 tbsp Heavy Cream; 2 to 3 cups Powdered Sugar

Description

The most stunning Strawberry Layer Cake made with a soft cake flour batter flavored with strawberry gelatin and real strawberry puree for the most vibrant color and bold authentic strawberry flavor frosted with a creamy tangy strawberry cream cheese frosting. A completely beautiful bakery-style summer celebration cake.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups Granulated Sugar

1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature

3 oz Strawberry Gelatin

4 large Eggs room temperature

2 3/4 cups Cake Flour measured then sifted

2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1 cup Whole Milk

1 tbsp Vanilla Extract

1/2 cup Fresh Strawberry Puree

12 oz Cream Cheese room temperature

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature for frosting

2 tsp Vanilla Extract for frosting

1/4 cup Fresh Strawberry Puree for frosting

1 tbsp Heavy Cream

2 to 3 cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

2. Beat sugar, butter, and strawberry gelatin on medium-high 3 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy and pale pink.

3. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each.

4. Whisk sifted cake flour and baking powder. Add alternately with milk in 3 additions on low speed.

5. Stir in vanilla and strawberry puree until well combined and uniformly pink.

6. Divide between pans. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until toothpick clean.

7. Cool in pans 15 minutes then on racks completely.

8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, strawberry puree, and cream.

9. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and beat. Add more incrementally until spreadable consistency.

10. Apply crumb coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes until set.

11. Apply final frosting coat. Decorate as desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 695
Sugar: 62g
Sodium: 431mg
Fat: 37g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 85g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 157mg

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