Strawberry Glaze Cake
A delightful dessert featuring moist cake layered with a sweet strawberry glaze, perfect for any celebration or as a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure the butter is at room temperature.
- 4 large eggs Room temperature eggs for better mixing.
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup strawberry puree You can use fresh or frozen strawberries.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Serve plain or with a drizzle of additional strawberry glaze, and consider pairing with whipped cream and fresh strawberries or vanilla ice cream.