Description

This Strawberry Snack Cake features a tender crumb infused with strawberries, a creamy frosting, and an easy preparation, making it a great choice for gatherings or a tasty afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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½ cup (113.5 g) butter, room temperature
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups (175 g) cake flour
½ cup (120 g) buttermilk, room temperature
½ heaping cup (15 g) freeze dried strawberries, crushed into small pieces
4 oz (113.4 g) cream cheese, room temperature
¼ cup (56.75 g) salted butter
½ cup (12 g) freeze dried strawberries, blended to a powder
1¼ cup (150 g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare an 8 or 9-inch round or square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing for another 2 minutes until well combined.
Incorporate the dry ingredients with the buttermilk, alternating in three parts, starting and ending with the dry mix.
Crush the freeze-dried strawberries and fold them into the batter before pouring it into the prepared pan.
Bake the cake for 27-32 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and salted butter until smooth, then blend in the vanilla, powdered sugar, and strawberry powder until creamy.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and garnish with additional crushed freeze-dried or diced fresh strawberries.

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best mixing results.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For extra flavor, mix a few drops of lemon zest into the frosting.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg