Description
Strawberry Velvet Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp strawberry puree
Red food coloring (optional)
For the Frosting:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup strawberry puree
For the Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp strawberry puree
For Garnish:
Fresh strawberries
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Beat butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, buttermilk, and strawberry puree. Gradually add dry ingredients. Add food coloring for a rich red color.
4. Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
5. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar to soft peaks. Fold in strawberry puree for the frosting.
6. Layer the cakes with frosting between each layer. Spread remaining frosting on the top and sides.
7. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries.
