Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened Make sure it’s room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 pieces eggs At room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk At room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree Fresh or store-bought
- Pinch pinches salt
Frosting
- to taste Buttercream frosting For layering and decoration
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide the batter into three bowls.
- In the first bowl, add vanilla extract; in the second, mix in cocoa powder for the chocolate layer; in the third, add strawberry puree for the strawberry layer.
- Pour each batter into its prepared cake pan.
Baking
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Layering and Decorating
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with buttercream frosting between each layer and around the outside.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Do not overmix the batter for a lighter cake. Line the bottom of pans with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
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