🍓 Strawberry Vanilla Cake

🧾 Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 ¾ cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (chopped)

For the frosting (optional):

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3–4 cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup strawberry puree (optional for flavor & color)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk.
6. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
7. Pour batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes.
8. Let cool completely before frosting.

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🍰 Frosting

1. Beat butter until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar gradually.
3. Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth.
4. Add strawberry puree if you want a fruity twist.

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✨ Tips

• Use fresh strawberries for best flavor 🍓
• Don’t overmix the batter
• Chill cake before frosting for a clean finish