# Components:
→ Cake
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - ½ cup vegetable oil
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - ½ cup buttermilk
11 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
→ Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
12 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
13 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
15 - ½ cup strawberries, pureed
16 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
17 - Pinch of salt
# Method steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
05 - Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then mix in buttermilk. Add the remaining dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in diced strawberries using a rubber spatula.
07 - Transfer batter to prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 32 to 36 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan.
08 - Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, pureed strawberries, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until fluffy and well combined.
09 - Spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
