Strawberry Bundt Cake
This Strawberry Bundt Cake is made with luscious strawberries and topped with delicate strawberry icing. Bursting with the vibrant essence of fresh strawberries, this cake is a celebration of the season's finest flavors!
Equipment
- 1 Stand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 stick butter softened, (170g)
- 2 cups sugar 400g
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 3 cups cake flour 342g
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup strawberries 243g, stemmed
- 1 tbs honey or lemon flavored simple syrup
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp strawberry extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk 121g
- 1/4 cup veggie oil 54g
Icing
- 2 cups confectioners sugar 230g
- 4 tbsp milk 50g
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp strawberry extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
- Puree fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a blender or food processor to make puree
- In a bowl, combine veggie oil, strawberry puree, milk, and strawberry extract, set aside.
- In a medium size bowl, whisk the cake flour, baking powder and salt, set aside
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream (mix) together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each until the yellow of the yolk is blended.
- Turn mixer to low speed and alternately add the flour mixture and the strawberry mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Make sure to scrape down sides and bottom of bowl. Mix just until combined. (some lumps are ok)
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the strawberry icing, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk or cream in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar or liquid as needed.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the strawberry icing over the top, allowing it to flow down the sides of the cake.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the delightful flavors of your homemade Strawberry Bundt Cake!
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Notes
Garnish the cake with fresh strawberry slices or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.