Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake

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This Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake is a delightful blend of sweet strawberries and creamy cheesecake, creating a perfect dessert for any occasion. Its moist cake layers are complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting, offering a balance of tangy and sweet flavors that will leave you craving more.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup mashed strawberries (fresh or thawed frozen)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Decoration:

  • Fresh strawberries, halved

  • Instructions:

    1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
    2. Make the Cake Batter:
      • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
      • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
      • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
      • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in mashed strawberries.
    3. Bake:
      • Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
    4. Make the Frosting:
      • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
    5. Assemble the Cake:
      • Spread frosting between cake layers and over the top and sides. Decorate with fresh strawberries.
    6. Chill & Serve:
      • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

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