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:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 ¼ cups sugar
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14 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
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1 large egg
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1 egg yolk
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 ounces freeze-dried strawberries
For the Strawberry Filling:
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8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
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2 ½ cups powdered sugar
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
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½ cup freeze-dried strawberries (see instructions below)
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Instructions
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Prepare the Cake:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set aside.
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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.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
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Grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor or blender. Fold the powdered strawberries into the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
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Prepare the Strawberry Filling:
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In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Add the egg and strawberry preserves, mixing well.
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Grind the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder (similar to the process in the cake).
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Fold the powdered freeze-dried strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, mixing until evenly combined.
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Assemble the Cake:
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the strawberry filling evenly over the top.
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.
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Serve:
Once chilled, slice the cake and enjoy!
Notes
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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.
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You can also top the cake with fresh strawberries for added decoration and flavor.
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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