Description
Experience the delightful combination of a moist strawberry velvet cake paired with a creamy vanilla bean frosting. Perfect for celebrations or simply to enjoy with family, this cake is sure to impress with its vibrant flavor and stunning appearance.
Ingredients
For the cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (about 10–12 strawberries)
For the vanilla bean frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out (or 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract.
- Mix in sour cream and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in fresh strawberry puree until evenly distributed.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cakes from oven and let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the vanilla bean frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Mix in scraped vanilla bean seeds or vanilla bean paste until evenly distributed.
To assemble:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of vanilla bean frosting over the top.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh strawberries or strawberry slices.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
- For added flavor, you can replace some of the milk with more strawberry puree.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes