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Perfect Berry Sweet Baby Shower Strawberry Cake Easy Buttercream Rose Recipe

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A soft, fluffy strawberry cake with fresh strawberry filling and delicate buttercream roses, perfect for baby showers and special occasions. This quick and easy recipe delivers a charming and delicious centerpiece that pleases both kids and adults.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (160 g) strawberry jam
  • ½ cup (75 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) heavy cream
  • Strawberry gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently.
  6. Fold in finely chopped fresh strawberries carefully.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. For buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed.
  11. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and pipeable. Add strawberry gel food coloring if desired.
  12. Spread a thin layer of strawberry jam on the first cake layer, then scatter sliced strawberries over it. Place second layer on top.
  13. Apply a crumb coat of buttercream and chill for 15 minutes.
  14. Pipe buttercream roses starting from the center outward using a piping bag and rose petal tip.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Be gentle folding in strawberries to avoid turning batter watery. If buttercream is too soft, chill and re-whip before piping. Keep piping tip clean for neat roses. Can substitute gluten-free flour and vegan butter for dietary needs.

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Keywords: strawberry cake, baby shower cake, buttercream roses, easy cake recipe, berry cake, fresh strawberries, celebration cake

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