FOR THE COMPOTE
1 lb. strawberries strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
ジュース 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. イチゴ compote
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 c. milk
ピンク 食 coloring (optional)
FOR THE FROSTING
2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. イチゴ 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 食 processor, ピューレ strawberries then add to a small 鍋 with sugar and レモン juice. Place over medium low heat. Cook, stirring often, until reduce によって about half, about 25 minutes. あなた should have about 1½ cups of イチゴ compote. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Preheat オーブン 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 バター and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in イチゴ compote and vanilla until fully incorporated then add milk. Add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. (If あなた want a super ピンク cake, stir in some ピンク 食 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 分 then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and バター until no lumps remain, then beat in イチゴ compote. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated then mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Add もっと見る heavy cream as necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Spread a thick layer of frosting on 上, ページのトップへ of one cake layer. 上, ページのトップへ with 秒 layer of cake, then frost all over sides and top. Garnish with fresh strawberries if using.
