Can you use frosting for strawberry shortcake?

Yes! This strawberry frosting adds a light, creamy texture to shortcakes too. Just chill it slightly before spreading.

Can I put strawberries in cake batter?

You can, but chop them finely and coat with flour to prevent sinking. The puree already gives plenty of flavor and color.

How to make strawberry flavoured icing for cake?

Blend freeze-dried strawberries into powder and mix into whipped cream cheese frosting. It gives natural flavor and color.

How to make a strawberry frost?

A strawberry frost is just chilled frosting made with real strawberries or strawberry powder, whipped until fluffy.

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Frosting

Name: Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Frosting | Sweet & Simple
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces strawberries, reduced to thick puree; ½ cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3 large eggs; ½ cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1½ cups granulated sugar; 2½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup milk; Pink food coloring (optional); 1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries; 16 ounces cold full-fat cream cheese or mascarpone cheese; 2¼ cups cold heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ cup powdered sugar

Description

A soft, fruity, and moist strawberry cake made with real strawberry puree and topped with fluffy strawberry frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any sweet moment.

Ingredients

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16 ounces strawberries, reduced to thick puree

½ cup vegetable oil

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 large eggs

½ cup sour cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1½ cups granulated sugar

2½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup milk

Pink food coloring (optional)

1 ounce freeze-dried strawberries

16 ounces cold full-fat cream cheese or mascarpone cheese

2¼ cups cold heavy whipping cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

½ cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Puree strawberries and simmer until thickened and reduced to about ¾ cup; cool to room temperature.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare three 8-inch round pans with grease and parchment paper.

3. Whisk together oil, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla; mix in sugar until combined.

4. Stir in cooled strawberry puree and optional food coloring.

5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Alternate adding this with the milk into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just blended.

6. Divide batter into pans and bake 18–20 minutes; let cakes cool completely.

7. Grind freeze-dried strawberries into powder. In a chilled bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

8. Slowly add cold cream and whip to soft peaks, then blend in strawberry powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

9. Level cake layers. Place one on a board with frosting underneath. Pipe and spread frosting between layers, apply a crumb coat, and fully frost the cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

Pink food coloring is optional for a brighter color.

Strawberry reduction can be made ahead and stored chilled.

Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.

Prepare frosting right before using for the best texture.

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before trimming or assembling.

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 664
Sugar: 37g
Sodium: 215mg
Fat: 44g
Saturated Fat: 27g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 1.7g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 146mg