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Strawberry Butter Cake


  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 45 minutes (plus chilling time)
  • Yield: Serves 12-16 1x

Description

This Strawberry Butter Cake is a rich, buttery dessert with a beautiful strawberry flavor. The combination of a melt-in-your-mouth butter cake and a sweet, creamy strawberry filling makes this cake irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a delicious way to showcase the flavor of strawberries.


Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour

    • 2 teaspoons baking powder

    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    • 1 ¼ cups sugar

    • 14 tablespoons salted butter (melted)

    • 1 large egg

    • 1 egg yolk

    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

    • 2 ounces freeze-dried strawberries

    For the Strawberry Filling:

    • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)

    • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

    • 1 large egg

    • 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves

    • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries (see instructions below)


Instructions

  • Prepare the Cake:

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set aside.

    • In a separate large bowl, mix the sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, beating well to combine.

    • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

    • Grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor or blender. Fold the powdered strawberries into the batter.

    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.

  • Prepare the Strawberry Filling:

    • In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

    • Add the egg and strawberry preserves, mixing well.

    • Grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder (similar to the process in the cake).

    • Fold the powdered freeze-dried strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, mixing until evenly combined.

  • Assemble the Cake:

    • Once the cake has cooled, spread the strawberry filling evenly over the top.

    • Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.

  • Serve:
    Once chilled, slice the cake and enjoy!

Notes

  • For the freeze-dried strawberries, make sure to grind them into a fine powder for both the cake and filling to achieve the best texture and flavor.

  • You can also top the cake with fresh strawberries for added decoration and flavor.

  • This cake can be made a day ahead of time and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus cooling and chilling time)
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry Butter Cake, Strawberry Cake, Strawberry Dessert, Butter Cake, Strawberry Filling Cake