FOR THE COMPOTE
1 lb. strawberries strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
रस 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. स्ट्रॉबेरी, स्ट्राबेरी compote
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 c. milk
गुलाबी खाना coloring (optional)
FOR THE FROSTING
2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. स्ट्रॉबेरी, स्ट्राबेरी 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 खाना processor, प्यूरी strawberries then add to a small सॉस पैन with sugar and नींबू juice. Place over medium low heat. Cook, stirring often, until reduce द्वारा about half, about 25 minutes. आप should have about 1½ cups of स्ट्रॉबेरी, स्ट्राबेरी compote. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Preheat ओवन 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 मक्खन and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in स्ट्रॉबेरी, स्ट्राबेरी compote and vanilla until fully incorporated then add milk. Add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. (If आप want a super गुलाबी cake, stir in some गुलाबी खाना 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 मिनटों then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and मक्खन until no lumps remain, then beat in स्ट्रॉबेरी, स्ट्राबेरी compote. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated then mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Add और heavy cream as necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Spread a thick layer of frosting on चोटी, शीर्ष of one cake layer. चोटी, शीर्ष with सेकंड layer of cake, then frost all over sides and top. Garnish with fresh strawberries if using.
