Homemade Fresh Strawberry Cake
This Homemade Fresh Strawberry Cake is bursting with real strawberry flavor in every bite! 
Perfect for birthdays, spring gatherings, summer parties, or whenever you’re craving a slice of strawberry heaven. 
IngredientsFor the Strawberry Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup fresh strawberry puree
1/2 cup whole milk
For the Strawberry Puree:
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup strawberry puree (reduced and cooled)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
Fresh strawberries
Strawberry slices
White chocolate shavings
DirectionsStep 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2:
Blend fresh strawberries until smooth. Simmer the puree in a saucepan for 10–15 minutes until reduced and concentrated. Let cool.
Step 3:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4:
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 5:
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
Step 6:
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
Step 7:
Fold in the cooled strawberry puree.
Step 8:
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
Step 9:
Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 10:
Cool completely before frosting.
Step 11:
For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in the reduced strawberry puree and vanilla.
Step 12:
Frost the cake, garnish with fresh strawberries, and chill for 20 minutes before serving.
Tips for the BEST Fresh Strawberry Cake Reduce the strawberry puree to intensify the flavor Use ripe, sweet strawberries for maximum freshness Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy Chill the frosting if it becomes too soft Store refrigerated because of the fresh fruit and cream cheese frosting Garnish just before serving for the freshest look
