INGREDIENTS
FOR THE COMPOTE
1 lb. strawberries strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
রস from half a lemon
FOR THE CAKE
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 c. স্ট্রবেরি compote
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 c. milk
পরাকাষ্ঠা খাবার coloring (optional)
FOR THE FROSTING
2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. স্ট্রবেরি compote
6 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a খাবার processor, আলুর ভরতা strawberries then add to a small কড়া with sugar and লেবু juice. Place over medium low heat. Cook, stirring often, until reduce দ্বারা about half, about 25 minutes. আপনি should have about 1½ cups of স্ট্রবেরি compote. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Preheat চুলা to 350° and grease and line two 8” round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another large bowl, with a hand mixer, beat together মাখন and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in স্ট্রবেরি compote and vanilla until fully incorporated then add milk. Add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. (If আপনি want a super পরাকাষ্ঠা cake, stir in some পরাকাষ্ঠা খাবার coloring.)
Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of each comes out clean, 25 minutes. Let cakes cool for 15 মিনিট then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and মাখন until no lumps remain, then beat in স্ট্রবেরি compote. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated then mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Add আরো heavy cream as necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Spread a thick layer of frosting on শীর্ষ of one cake layer. শীর্ষ with সেকেন্ড layer of cake, then frost all over sides and top. Garnish with fresh strawberries if using.
FOR THE COMPOTE
1 lb. strawberries strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
রস from half a lemon
FOR THE CAKE
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 c. স্ট্রবেরি compote
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 c. milk
পরাকাষ্ঠা খাবার coloring (optional)
FOR THE FROSTING
2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. স্ট্রবেরি compote
6 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a খাবার processor, আলুর ভরতা strawberries then add to a small কড়া with sugar and লেবু juice. Place over medium low heat. Cook, stirring often, until reduce দ্বারা about half, about 25 minutes. আপনি should have about 1½ cups of স্ট্রবেরি compote. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Preheat চুলা to 350° and grease and line two 8” round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another large bowl, with a hand mixer, beat together মাখন and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in স্ট্রবেরি compote and vanilla until fully incorporated then add milk. Add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. (If আপনি want a super পরাকাষ্ঠা cake, stir in some পরাকাষ্ঠা খাবার coloring.)
Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of each comes out clean, 25 minutes. Let cakes cool for 15 মিনিট then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and মাখন until no lumps remain, then beat in স্ট্রবেরি compote. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated then mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Add আরো heavy cream as necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Spread a thick layer of frosting on শীর্ষ of one cake layer. শীর্ষ with সেকেন্ড layer of cake, then frost all over sides and top. Garnish with fresh strawberries if using.