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Slice of moist strawberry vanilla cake on a ceramic plate

Strawberry Vanilla Cake

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  • Author: Mehmet Ugur
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This elegant dessert features a tender vanilla sponge made with a unique blend of butter and oil for a moist, long-lasting crumb. It is finished with a vibrant strawberry reduction buttercream that highlights the natural sweetness and tartness of fresh summer berries.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (sunflower or grapeseed)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for batter)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Simmer strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan for 10 minutes, then stir in a cornstarch-water slurry to thicken into a reduction; let cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round pans with cooking spray and parchment paper.
  3. Beat softened butter and oil together until creamy, then add eggs one by one followed by vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture in alternating batches, beginning and ending with the flour.
  6. Bake for 24–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool in pans for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
  7. To make the frosting, whip the remaining butter and powdered sugar until light, then fold in the chilled strawberry reduction.
  8. Frost the first layer, pipe a border to hold extra reduction in the center, top with the second layer, and cover the exterior.

Notes

To ensure a perfectly stable buttercream, always prepare the strawberry reduction ahead of time so it is cold when added to the butter. If your kitchen is warm, chill the cake layers briefly before frosting to prevent the layers from sliding.

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

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