This strawberry birthday cake recipe is truly something to behold.
And this strawberry birthday cake recipe istruly something to behold.
Juicy strawberries perfectly combine with richcream cheese frostingto create aconfectionthat’s worth a second serving.
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Learn how to make strawberry birthday cake, and give this recipe a try at your nextcelebratory occasion.
We guarantee you won’t regret it.
packagescream cheese, softened
1/2cupbutter, softened
2(16-oz.)
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Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
Beat at low speed until blended after each addition, stopping to scrape bowl as needed.
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Add vanilla bean seeds to batter:
Split vanilla bean lengthwise, and scrape out seeds.
Stir seeds into batter; reserve bean for another use.
Make the Strawberry Compote:
Split 1 vanilla bean lengthwise, and scrape out seeds.
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Remove from heat; discard vanilla bean.
Stir in 1 Tbsp.
Cool completely (about 30 min).
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Make the 5-Cup Cream Cheese Frosting:
Beat 2 (8-oz.)
packages softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
Gradually add 2 (16-oz.)
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packages powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
Stir in 2 tsp.
Place 1 layer, cut side up, on a cake plate or serving platter.
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Spread with half of Strawberry Compote.
Top with another cake layer; spread with about 3/4 cup Cream Cheese Frosting.
Place another cake layer on top of frosting; spread with remaining compote.
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Top with remaining cake layer.
Spread 1 1/4 cups frosting on top and sides of cake to create a thin coat of frosting.
Finish frosting before serving:
Chill cake 30 minutes.
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Spread top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
What Are Vanilla Beans?
The empty pods can be infused into sugar or used to make homemade vanilla extract.
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If you could’t find vanilla beans in your local market, vanilla bean paste can be a nice alternative.
Make this cake as far in advance as you like to take it off your birthday party to-do list.
Bring to room temperature before serving or serve slightly chilled.
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Proceed with the rest of the recipe as written.
you might substitute frozen strawberries for the filling if needed.
Thaw before using as directed.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
