STRAWBERRY DREAM CAKE

STRAWBERRY DREAM CAKE

(Three Layers + Strawberry Cream Frosting)

INGREDIENTS

• For the Strawberry Cake

• 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (120 ml) neutral oil (sunflower or canola)
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• ½ cup (120 ml) strawberry purée (fresh or frozen strawberries blended)
• 1 tbsp strawberry extract (optional but boosts flavor)
• Pink or strawberry-colored food gel (optional)

• For the Strawberry Cream Frosting

• 1 ½ cups (340 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar
• ¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry purée, strained (no seeds)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS 

1️⃣ Make the Strawberry Cake

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three 8-inch (20 cm) pans.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In another large bowl, beat sugar + butter until fluffy (2–3 minutes).

4. Add oil and beat again.

5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.

6. Add strawberry purée + strawberry extract. Mix to combine.

7. Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately, starting and ending with flour.

8. Add a few drops of pink food gel if you want a brighter color.

9. Divide batter into the 3 pans.

10. Bake 22–28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

11. Cool completely.

2️⃣ Make the Strawberry Frosting

1. Beat butter until creamy and pale (3–5 minutes).

2. Add powdered sugar gradually.

3. Add strawberry purée + vanilla + pinch of salt.

4. Beat 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.

5. If frosting is too soft: refrigerate 10 minutes.

3️⃣ Assemble the Cake

1. Level the cake layers if needed.

2. Place the first layer → spread frosting.

3. Add second layer → frost.

4. Add third layer → frost top and sides.

5. Pipe rosettes or decorations around the edges.

🍓 Tips for Best Strawberry Flavor

Reduce strawberry purée on the stove to intensify taste.

Use strawberry extract for stronger aroma.

Add freeze-dried strawberry powder if available.