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Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Strawberry Reduction Recipe

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This delightful Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting features a moist strawberry-infused cake layered with a luscious cream cheese frosting enriched with strawberry reduction and freeze-dried strawberries. The recipe includes a homemade strawberry reduction used in the cake batter, frosting, and strawberry cream, enhancing the natural sweetness and fresh strawberry flavor throughout the dessert. Perfect for celebrations or a luxurious treat, this cake combines classic baking with fresh fruit elements to create a balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy textures.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Reduction

  • 32 oz (908 g) fresh strawberries, hulled

Strawberry Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups (280 g) cake flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated white sugar
  • 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) strawberry reduction from above

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, cold
  • 2 1/4 cups (292 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (25 g) freeze dried strawberries
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) strawberry reduction from above

Strawberry Cream

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) strawberry reduction from above

Instructions

  1. Make the Strawberry Reduction: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the hulled fresh strawberries. Simmer gently until the strawberries break down and release their juices, reducing until the mixture thickens into a syrup-like consistency. Strain if desired, then cool. Reserve portions for use in the cake, frosting, and cream.
  2. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg whites one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in 1/2 cup of the strawberry reduction gently to infuse a strawberry flavor throughout the batter.
  3. Bake the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter evenly into prepared cake pans. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
  4. Prepare the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cold cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until combined and fluffy. Crush or blend freeze-dried strawberries into a powder and incorporate into the frosting for added strawberry flavor and texture. Finally, blend in 1/4 cup of the strawberry reduction.
  5. Make the Strawberry Cream: Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and 1/4 cup strawberry reduction until smooth. This cream can be used as a layered complement or drizzle for the cake.
  6. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of strawberry cream over the surface. Add the second layer and frost the entire cake with the strawberry cream cheese frosting. Optionally decorate with fresh strawberries or freeze-dried strawberry pieces. Chill the cake to set the frosting before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh ripe strawberries for the reduction to maximize natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Make sure egg whites are at room temperature to achieve better volume when beaten into the batter.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries add a concentrated strawberry flavor to the frosting without adding extra moisture.
  • This cake should be stored refrigerated due to the cream cheese frosting and strawberry cream layers.
  • Allow the cake to come to room temperature before serving to enhance flavor and texture.

Keywords: strawberry cake, cream cheese frosting, strawberry reduction, fresh strawberries dessert, layered cake, strawberry cream

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