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Strawberry Basil Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

A delightful cake infused with fresh strawberries and basil, topped with a creamy strawberry buttercream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup mashed strawberries
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
Strawberry Buttercream
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup mashed strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the mashed strawberries and chopped basil.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  3. Stir in the mashed strawberries and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Frost the cooled cake with the strawberry buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh strawberries and basil.

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