FOR THE COMPOTE
1 lb. strawberries strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
nước ép, nước trái cây 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. dâu, dâu tây compote
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 c. milk
màu hồng, hồng thực phẩm coloring (optional)
FOR THE FROSTING
2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. dâu, dâu tây 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 thực phẩm processor, bột nhuyễn, nghiền nhuyễn, puree strawberries then add to a small cái chảo, nồi chảo with sugar and chanh juice. Place over medium low heat. Cook, stirring often, until reduce bởi about half, about 25 minutes. bạn should have about 1½ cups of dâu, dâu tây compote. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Preheat lò nướng 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 bơ and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in dâu, dâu tây compote and vanilla until fully incorporated then add milk. Add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. (If bạn want a super màu hồng, hồng cake, stir in some màu hồng, hồng thực phẩm 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 phút then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and bơ until no lumps remain, then beat in dâu, dâu tây compote. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated then mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Add thêm heavy cream as necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Spread a thick layer of frosting on hàng đầu, đầu trang of one cake layer. hàng đầu, đầu trang with một giây layer of cake, then frost all over sides and top. Garnish with fresh strawberries if using.
