Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
For the Strawberry Frosting:
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Garnish:
Fresh strawberry slices
Mint leaves (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Preparing the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until incorporated.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the finely chopped fresh strawberries gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula for even baking.
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