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Decadent Strawberry Velvet Cake – Perfect for Any Celebration

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A decadent strawberry velvet cake made with moist red velvet layers, rich cream cheese frosting, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cupsall-purpose flour
  • 2 cupsgranulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1 teaspooncocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 ½ cupsvegetable oil
  • 1 cupbuttermilk, room temperature
  • 2large eggs
  • 2 tablespoonsred food coloring
  • 1 teaspoonwhite vinegar
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 16 ozcream cheese, softened
  • 1 cupunsalted butter, softened
  • 5 cupspowdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • 4 cupsfresh strawberries, sliced
  • Whipped cream (for garnish)
  • Whole strawberries (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
  5. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla until fluffy.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering cake, frosting, and sliced strawberries. Repeat with the next layers.
  8. Frost the outside of the cake, decorate with whipped cream, and garnish with whole strawberries.
  9. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red hue without thinning the batter.
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best texture.
Chill the frosting before spreading for a smoother finish.
For added flavor, brush cake layers with strawberry syrup before frosting.
Freeze unfrosted cake layers for up to 2 weeks.

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