Fresh Strawberry Layer Cake
I did not make a sponge cake as i really wanted a yellow butter cake the flavor is kind of reminiscent of the sponge cake…only way better.
Recipe Summary Fresh Strawberry Layer Cake
This is a light, fluffy, layer cake with a definite strawberry flavor. Decorate with fresh strawberry slices.Ingredients | Layer Cake Strawberry Shortcake Recipe2 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt⅔ cup milk1 tablespoon white vinegar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 ½ cups white sugar½ cup lard2 eggs1 cup pureed fresh strawberries, or more to taste1 (16 ounce) container vanilla buttercream frostingDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.Combine milk, vinegar, and vanilla extract in another bowl.Beat sugar and lard together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and beat to combine. Beat in flour mixture alternately with milk mixture and strawberry puree, making 3 dry and 2 wet additions. Beat for 1 minute. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.Drop cake pans 2 to 3 times on the countertop to break any air bubbles.Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers of the cakes comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto the rack to cool completely, 15 to 30 minutes more.Ice cooled cake using vanilla frosting between the layers and on the top and sides.You can substitute shortening for lard, if desired.You can use any kind of vanilla buttercream frosting that you'd like, including homemade.Info | Layer Cake Strawberry Shortcake Recipeprep: 20 mins cook: 30 mins additional: 25 mins total: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 9-inch layer cake
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