Strawberry Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (120ml) unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup (240ml) milk

1 cup (240ml) fresh strawberries, pureed

For the Frosting:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

3 cups (360g) powdered sugar

1/4 cup (60ml) milk or heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh strawberries for decoration

Instructions:

1.Prepare the cake pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2.Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3.Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

4.Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

5.Add strawberry puree: Gently stir in the strawberry puree until the batter is evenly pink.

6.Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

7.Cool: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.

Frosting:

1.Cream butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.

2.Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined.

3.Add milk and vanilla: Gradually add the milk or cream and vanilla extract, beating on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Assemble the cake:

1.Frost the cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, frost it with the prepared frosting.

2.Decorate: Arrange fresh strawberries on top of the cake as shown in the picture, or create your own design. You can also add some edible silver pearls for a touch of elegance.