Fresh Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 2 9" cake pans.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the oil, strawberry puree, vanilla, and lemon juice to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs and food color (if using), and stir until smooth. {do not over mix!}

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans.

Step 6

Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cakes to cool for a few minutes before removing and placing on cooling racks.

Step 8

The cakes need to be completely cooled before frosting.

Step 9

In a large bowl, beat your butter until it's fluffy. Add the salt, powdered sugar, vanilla; beat until combine. Add the strawberry puree and beat until light and fluffy. You may need to add more powdered sugar or a teaspoon of milk until you get the perfect consistency.