Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Fold in strawberry puree.
- Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble cake by layering cake rounds with frosting and fresh strawberry slices. Frost the outside and garnish with strawberries.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.