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Paula Deen Strawberry Cake Recipe

Paula Deen Strawberry Cake Recipe

Emily Carter
If you love sweet, soft, and fruity desserts, this Paula Deen Strawberry Cake Recipe is perfect for you. This cake is moist, flavorful, and full of real strawberries. It’s easy to bake at home, even for beginners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slice
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries pureed

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberry puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan with butter or cooking spray.

Prepare Strawberries

  • Wash fresh strawberries. Remove stems and blend into a smooth puree. Set aside.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer or whisk.

Add Eggs and Vanilla

  • Add eggs one by one. Mix after each. Then add vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Start and end with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Fold in Strawberry Puree

  • Gently fold in strawberry puree. Do not overmix or the cake may become dense.

Pour Batter into Pan

  • Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake the Cake

  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean.

Cool the Cake

  • Remove from oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Make Strawberry Frosting

  • Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and strawberry puree. Add vanilla and salt. Mix until smooth.

Frost the Cake

  • Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Decorate with sliced strawberries if desired.

Notes

  • Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Freeze extra strawberries to use later in smoothies or frosting.
  • Add a few drops of lemon juice to enhance strawberry flavor.
  • For a lighter cake, replace half the butter with applesauce.
  • Use a hand blender if you don’t have a food processor.
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