Delicious Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Delicious Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 29, 2024

Indulge in a heavenly strawberry cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting that will surely satisfy your sweet cravings. This recipe combines the freshness of strawberries with the richness of cream cheese to create a decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups diced strawberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add butter, sour cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Fold in diced strawberries and pour the batter into the cake pan.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool.
  6. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  7. Frost the cooled cake and garnish with strawberry slices. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
  • Cream cheese frosting adds a rich and creamy texture to the cake.
  • The lemon zest and juice in the frosting provide a zesty contrast to the sweetness of the cake.