grannys strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting
Newton Douvier
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Steps
Granny's Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
If you're looking for a delicious and classic recipe to make at home, look no further than granny's strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting! This recipe is sure to impress your guests and take them back in time to a simpler era. Here are the steps to make it:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Add chopped strawberries to the flour mixture and stir gently to coat them in flour.
4. In another large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy and add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
6. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until just combined. Add milk and stir again.
7. Add the remaining flour mixture and stir until just combined.
8. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
10. Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
12. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fluffy and creamy.
13. If needed, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting is thin enough to spread easily.
14. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate.
15. Spread half of the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake layer, spreading it out evenly.
16. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining cream cheese frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
17. Decorate the top of the cake with fresh strawberries or any other toppings of your choice.
18. Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the cream cheese frosting to set.
Enjoy your delicious and classic granny's strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting! This recipe is sure to be a hit at any gathering.