🍓❤️ Red Velvet Strawberry Glaze Cake

📝 Ingredients:

For the red velvet cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the strawberry glaze:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (blended)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Optional cream layer (extra indulgent 😍):

• 250 g cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup whipped cream

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Bake the cake:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Pour into a greased pan and bake 30–35 minutes.
6. Let cool completely.

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2. Make the strawberry glaze:

1. In a saucepan, combine blended strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
2. Cook on medium heat until it starts to simmer.
3. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thick and glossy.
4. Let it cool.

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3. Optional cream layer:

• Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
• Fold in whipped cream.

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4. Assemble:

• Spread cream layer (if using) over the cake.
• Pour strawberry glaze on top and let it drip beautifully.

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💡 Tips:

• Chill the cake before glazing for a cleaner finish.
• Don’t overbake—red velvet should stay soft and moist.
• Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.