Fruity strawberry cake with cherry is a delightful dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavors of strawberries and cherries. This cake is perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to a flavorful dessert. Here’s how to make a fruity strawberry cake with cherry:
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180 g)
- Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, room temperature: 1/2 cup (115 g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Whole milk: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Fresh strawberries, chopped: 1 cup (150 g)
- Fresh cherries, pitted and halved: 1/2 cup (80 g)
- For the Frosting:
- Cream cheese, room temperature: 8 oz (225 g)
- Unsalted butter, room temperature: 1/2 cup (115 g)
- Powdered sugar: 2 cups (240 g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh strawberries, mashed: 1/4 cup (35 g)
- For Garnish (optional):
- Fresh strawberries, halved: for garnish
- Fresh cherries, pitted and halved: for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and mix.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
- Fold in chopped strawberries and cherries gently.
- Bake the Cakes:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Add mashed strawberries to the frosting and mix until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a generous amount of frosting on top of the first layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Garnish (optional):
- Garnish the top of the cake with halved fresh strawberries and cherries.
- Serve:
- Serve the fruity strawberry cake with cherry and enjoy!
This fruity strawberry cake with cherry is a delicious treat with its combination of flavors and textures. Let me know if you have any more questions.
