Name: Strawberry Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb. strawberries strawberries, hulled and halved -; 2 tbsp. granulated sugar -; Juice from half a lemon -; Cooking spray -; 2 c. all-purpose flour -; 3 tbsp. cornstarch -; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder -; 1/2 tsp. baking soda -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened -; 1 c. granulated sugar -; 2 large eggs -; 3/4 c. strawberry compote -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; 3/4 c. milk -; Pink food coloring (optional) -; 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened -; 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened -; 1/4 c. strawberry compote -; 4 1/2 c. powdered sugar -; 1 tsp. vanilla extract -; Pinch kosher salt -; Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional) -

Ingredients for - Strawberry Cake

1. 1 lb. strawberries strawberries, hulled and halved

2. 2 tbsp. granulated sugar

3. Juice from half a lemon

4. Cooking spray

5. 2 c. all-purpose flour

6. 3 tbsp. cornstarch

7. 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

8. 1/2 tsp. baking soda

9. 1 tsp. kosher salt

10. 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened

11. 1 c. granulated sugar

12. 2 large eggs

13. 3/4 c. strawberry compote

14. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

15. 3/4 c. milk

16. Pink food coloring (optional)

17. 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened

18. 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened

19. 1/4 c. strawberry compote

20. 4 1/2 c. powdered sugar

21. 1 tsp. vanilla extract

22. Pinch kosher salt

23. Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)

How to cook deliciously - Strawberry Cake

1 . Stage

In a food processor, puree strawberries then add to a small saucepan with sugar and lemon juice. Place over medium low heat. Cook, stirring often, until thickened and reduce by about half, about 20 minutes. You should have about 1½ cups of strawberry compote. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

2 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350° and grease and line two 8” round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3 . Stage

In another large bowl, with a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in strawberry compote and vanilla until fully incorporated, then add milk. Add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. (If you want a super pink cake, stir in some pink food coloring.)

4 . Stage

Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until no lumps remain, then beat in strawberry compote. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated. Add vanilla and a pinch of salt. If your frosting is too loose, refrigerate for 20 minutes before frosting the cake.

5 . Stage

Spread a thick layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Top with second layer of cake, then frost all over sides and top. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if using.