Delicious Fresh Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Icing

This fresh strawberry cake with strawberry buttercream icing is a perfect dessert for any occasion. Made with real strawberries and topped with creamy strawberry buttercream, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. It's a delicious and refreshing treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup strawberry puree
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup strawberry puree

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix diced strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
6. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk and sour cream. Fold in diced strawberries and strawberry puree.
7. Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool cake completely before icing.
9. To make the buttercream icing, cream 1/2 cup butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add strawberry puree and mix until well combined.
10. Spread icing over cooled cake and garnish with fresh strawberries.
11. Enjoy your delicious fresh strawberry cake with strawberry buttercream icing!

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