Description
This strawberry cake with strawberry filling is incredibly moist with a tender crumb, thanks to the yogurt and oil. It has a simple strawberry jam/jelly filling, an easy cream cheese frosting, and plump strawberries to finish it off. It's super easy to whip up!
Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE
2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup (150 g) white sugar
1 pinch of salt
1 cup + 8 teaspoons (280 ml) milk *use soy milk or other plant-based milk if vegan
1/4 cup (60 g) yogurt. *use soy yogurt if vegan, strawberry yogurt is my yogurt of choice.
1/2 cup neutral oil, like light olive oil, canola or sunflower oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice *or 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pink food coloring *optional but fun for a bright pink cake!
FOR THE FILLING
70g (1/4 cup) strawberry jam *jelly
FOR THE STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
70 g cream cheese *opt for plant-based/dairy-free if vegan
70 g (1/4 cup) butter, softened. *use dairy-free butter if vegan
250 g (2 cups) powdered sugar, (icing or confectioners sugar)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of milk or water (use if the frosting is too thick for your liking)
125 g (1 cup) fresh strawberries, *thinly sliced
Instructions
LETS MAKE THE CAKE 🍰
Preheat & Prep: First things first, preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper to make cake removal a breeze. If you only have one 8-inch round pan, don’t worry! You’ll just need to bake the cake a bit longer—keep an eye on it as it bakes. Once the cake has completely cooled, use a long knife to carefully slice it in half horizontally to create two even layers.
Mix the Wet: In another bowl, whisk the milk, yogurt, oil, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to get that pink hue.
The Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt
Combine & Bake: Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix. Pour it evenly between the two pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
LETS MAKE THE FROSTING:
Frosting Time: Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Then add in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick you can add one tablespoon of milk or water.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:
1. Layer It Up: Place one cake layer on your serving plate and spread a thick layer of strawberry jam/jelly. Carefully place the second layer on top, pressing gently.
2. Frosting: Smooth your cream cheese frosting over the top and sides. Make it rustic or go for a smooth finish—it’s your cake, your vibe!
3. Decorate: Decorate with those fresh strawberry slices. Feeling fancy? Add edible flowers for that chef’s kiss final touch. Optional, add a dusting of icing sugar/powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
For further helpful tips and information about the recipe such as storage and freezing, can be found in the blog post above the recipe card. 🍓
- Category: Baking, Desserts, Cakes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American