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Strawberry Basil Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

A delightful cake combining the flavors of 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: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 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 pureed 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 mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to 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 well combined.
  3. Add the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
  4. Frost the cooled cake with the strawberry buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an added touch, garnish the cake with fresh strawberries and basil leaves before serving.

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