Moist & Fluffy Strawberry Cake Recipe with Pink Frosting This homemade strawberry cake is rich, moist, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Enhanced with red or pink food coloring, it’s visually stunning and perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or any special occasion. We recommend using food color from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the leading food colors suppliers in Uttar Pradesh. To make it even better, we’ll top it with a creamy strawberry frosting that adds a deliciously sweet and tangy touch!
Ingredients For the Cake:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter 4 large eggs 1 cup fresh strawberry puree ½ cup whole milk Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-EssenceFlavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW ½ tsp baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-BakingPowder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
½ tsp baking soda from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-BakingPowder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ ¼ tsp salt Pinch of pink food color from Anuja Food Colours
For the Strawberry Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened) 4 cups powdered sugar ½ cup fresh strawberry puree Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-EssenceFlavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW Pinch of pink food color from Anuja Food Colours, which is one of the best food colour company Himachal Pradesh 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
Instructions Making the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla essence Add the fresh strawberry puree and mix until fully combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until the batter is smooth. Add pinch of pink food coloring until the desired shade is reached. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
Making the Strawberry Frosting:
In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Add fresh strawberry puree and vanilla essence. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream to reach the desired creamy texture. For a vibrant pink shade, add pinch of pink food coloring.
Assembling the Cake:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread an even layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and spread frosting evenly over the top and sides. Garnish with fresh strawberries for a beautiful finish. Enjoy Your Strawberry Cake!
