Best 6 Strawberry Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the sweet delight of a delectable strawberry cake adorned with luscious cream cheese frosting. With its layers of moist and fluffy cake, bursts of fresh strawberries, and a creamy, tangy frosting, this heavenly treat will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we've got you covered with a comprehensive guide to creating this delightful dessert. Follow our step-by-step instructions, gather the essential ingredients, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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The fresh, natural flavors you get from making your own strawberry puree is worth the time. This cake and its frosting also gets its rosy hue from fresh strawberries rather than food coloring.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield One 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
Nonstick cooking spray
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract
2 large eggs, plus 2 large yolks, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups buttermilk, well-shaken
Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
3 1/2 sticks (1 3/4 cups) unsalted butter, cubed, at room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the puree: Pulse the strawberries in a food processor, scraping as needed, until a smooth puree forms. Add the strawberry puree to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the puree reduces by half (to about 1 cup). Transfer the puree to a bowl and set aside to cool.
  • For the cake: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick baking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment rounds; lightly coat parchment with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl until combined. Beat the butter, granulated sugar, oil and vanilla in another bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the whole eggs and yolks one at a time, beating to blend between additions and occasionally scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl, until the batter is completely combined, smooth and creamy. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in 1/2 cup of the cooled strawberry puree. Reserve the rest of the puree for the frosting.
  • Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Smooth the tops. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the cakes are a light golden brown and a tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer the pans to a wire rack and let the cakes cool for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the sides of the cakes and invert onto the wire rack. Remove the parchment and let the cakes cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in the butter, beating until smooth. Sift the confectioners' sugar into the bowl and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. Remove 3 cups of the frosting to a medium bowl and set aside. Fold the reserved strawberry puree into the remaining frosting. Refrigerate both until slightly chilled and firm, about 20 minutes.
  • To assemble the cake: Place one cake domed-side down on a platter. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the strawberry frosting evenly over the top. Place the remaining cake domed-side up on top. Spread the top and sides of the cake with 1 1/2 cups of the white frosting. Smooth out completely to make an even crumb coat. (It's okay if some of the cake shows through. This is just a base layer.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
  • Spread the remaining white frosting on the top of the cake and the upper half of the sides. There should be a band all around the bottom of the cake with the crumb coat exposed. Fill in the exposed area with 1 cup of the strawberry frosting. Use a large offset spatula to smooth the top and sides of the cake. The strawberry and white frostings should blend together during smoothing to create an ombre effect. Transfer the remaining strawberry frosting to a piping bag or resealable plastic bag fitted with a medium star tip. Pipe 8 rosettes evenly spaced along the top border of the cake.

STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This easy, homemade Strawberry Cake starts with a box of cake mix, Jello, buttermilk and fresh or frozen strawberries. Finish off the moist layer cake with the most delicious strawberry cream cheese frosting!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup thawed and mashed frozen strawberries or ½ cup very-finely diced fresh strawberries
4 ½ cups white cake mix ((from 2 boxes))
1 (3 ounce) box strawberry Jell-O mix
4 large eggs, at room temperature
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened at room temperature
16 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 lbs. confectioners' sugar, sifted
½ cup thawed, mashed and strained frozen strawberries or ½ cup very-finely diced fresh strawberries (measured after mashing or dicing)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325° F. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans lined with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix and dry Jell-O mix. Add mashed (or diced) strawberries, eggs and oil. Use an electric mixer on low speed to combine for 30 seconds. Add the buttermilk, increase the speed to medium, and continue mixing for 2 more minutes.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the three prepared pans. Tap the pans on the counter once or twice to release any big air bubbles.
  • Bake the cakes for 27-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth, about 3 more minutes. Add the strawberries and mix on low just until combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until ready to use.
  • Using a large serrated knife, slice a thin layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. Discard the extra cake.
  • Place one cake layer on your cake stand or plate. Evenly cover the top with a layer of frosting. Top with the second cake layer and evenly cover the top with another layer of frosting. Top with the third cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting all over the top and sides. Refrigerate for at least one hour (or overnight) before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice (1/16 of the cake), Calories 586 kcal, Carbohydrate 88 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 75 g

STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Made this strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting around the holidays. Everyone seemed to enjoy it!

Provided by Brooke Jefferson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
5 large egg whites
2 cups pureed strawberries
½ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons strawberry extract
3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup pureed strawberries
½ teaspoon strawberry extract
6 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pureed strawberries, sour cream, and strawberry extract.
  • Sift cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add gradually to the butter mixture, beating until combined. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each layer comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing and cooling completely on wire racks, about 30 minutes more.
  • While cakes cool, beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add pureed strawberries and strawberry extract. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting is smooth.
  • Frost and assemble the cooled cake layers. Decorate the top with sliced strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.2 calories, Carbohydrate 129.4 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 362.9 mg, Sugar 98.1 g

STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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You won't recognize the white cake mix after adding strawberry gelatin and fresh berries. Add the rich cream cheese frosting, and this cake has blue ribbon potential. This is a superior cake, perfect for birthday parties and baby showers.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

vegetable shortening, for greasing the pans
flour, for dusting the pans
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package plain white cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
1 cup mashed fresh strawberries, with juice (1 1/2 cups whole berries)
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
1 cup frozen grated unsweetened coconut, thawed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
8 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
3/4 cup fresh ripe strawberry, rinsed, capped and mashed to make 1/2 cup, then drained well
1/2 cup frozen grated unsweetened coconut, thawed
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease three 9-inch round cake pans with solid vegetable shortening, then dust with flour. Shake out the excess flour. Set the pans aside.
  • Place the cake mix, strawberry gelatin, mashed strawberries and juice, oil, milk and eggs in a large mixing bowl and blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes more, scraping the sides down again if needed. The strawberries should be well blended into the batter. Fold in the coconut and pecans. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and place them in the oven; if your oven is not large enough, place two pans on the center rack and place the third pan in the center of the highest rack.
  • Bake the cakes until they are light brown and just start to pull away from the sides of the pan, 28 to 30 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the layer on the highest oven rack. Remove the pans from the oven and place them on wire racks to cool for 10 minutes. Run a dinner knife around the edge of each layer and invert each onto a rack, then invert again onto another rack so that the cakes are right side up. Allow them to cool completely, 30 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the frosting. Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on low speed for about 30 seconds. Stop the machine and add the sugar and drained strawberries. Blend the frosting on low until the sugar has been incorporated. Then raise the speed to medium and mix the frosting another minute or until the frosting lightens and is well combined. Fold in the coconut and pecans.
  • To assemble, place one cake layer, right side up, on a serving platter. Spread the top with frosting. Add another cake layer, right side up, and frost the top. Repeat this process with the third layer and frost the top. Use the remaining frosting to frost the sides, working with clean, smooth strokes. Serve at once or chill the cake for later serving.
  • Place this cake uncovered, in the refrigerator until the frosting sets, 20 minutes. Cover the cake with waxed paper and store, in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week. Or freeze it, wrapped in aluminum foil, for up to 6 months. Thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.3, Fat 47.9, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 367, Carbohydrate 64.7, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 51.5, Protein 6.8

EASY STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Creamy frosting made with cream cheese and fresh strawberries. Perfect topping on a strawberry cake, white chocolate, lemon, or white cake. Also would be great for dipping strawberries in to eat!

Provided by erinwilson311

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®), softened
½ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Puree strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Combine cream cheese and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Blend in vanilla extract. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in strawberry puree until frosting is desired flavor and consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 17 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 132 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

VANILLA CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY CREAM FROSTING



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This is a wonderful vanilla cake with a sweet cream cheese and strawberry frosting. from Bon Appetite Magazine. I This is an AWESOME cake! You can choose to use 2 /9 inch pans or 3/9 inch pans. Even if you use 3 cakes, make sure you split them, I make that suggestion due to the horrible review that was recently left. I am trying to dummy proof this recipe, if you know what you are doing then go for it. This cake really is worth the time it takes to make it. The frosting is delicate and so, so delicious! The cake is moist and dense with a rich vanilla, butter flavor. I have gotten nothing but rave reviews on this cake. Also, this is a huge cake! It will probably serve more than 12-16. I found that 6 cups of strawberries was a bit too much for me but it depends on how many strawberries you like. After reading the very bad review left recently, I must insist that if you are looking for a lowfat cake please DO NOT make and review my cake. The nutrition info is CLEARLY posted. I guess some folks still take out their frustration on line, clearly.

Provided by TaterBug

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam
3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
3 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, room temerature
7 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam
2 1/4 lbs strawberries, hulled, sliced (about 6 cups)

Steps:

  • For the frosting, use the electric mixer to beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of the bowl. Beat in sugar, then jam. Beat cream in medium bowl until peaks form. Fold whipped cream into frosting. Cover; chill until firm enough to spread, about 2 hours.
  • Cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Butter and flour 2 or 3 9-inch cake pans with 2 inch high sides. Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add sour cream, beat 30 seconds. Add flour mixture in three additions, beating just to blend after each addition. Divide the batter between the prepared pans.
  • Bake until tester comes out clean. About 45- 50 minutes. Cool cakes in pan for 15 minutes and then loosen with knife and turn onto rack to cool completely.
  • Using a large serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place one cake, cut side up, on cake plate. Spread 2 tablespoons strawberry jam over ( I like to warm it slightly in microwave and add some boiling water so I can brush it on the cake), then 3/4 cup frosting, and 3/4 cup sliced berries, arranging in a single layer.
  • Repeat this 2 more times with each layer of cake.
  • Spread 2 cups frosting on top of cake and over sides of cake.
  • Optional, spread remaining jam (room temp) on top and sides of cake (swirl).
  • Cut cake into wedges and top with remaining strawberries.

Tips:

  • Use fresh strawberries: Fresh strawberries have the best flavor and texture for this cake. If you can't find fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting that is not too sweet: A sweet frosting can overpower the flavor of the strawberries.

Conclusion:

Strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With just a few simple tips, you can make a strawberry cake that is perfect for your next party or gathering.

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