STRAWBERRY MARBLE CAKE

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They say all good things come to those who wait... this cake recipe has a few steps and the outcome is beautiful and delicious. The cake itself is moist, fluffy and rich with strawberry flavor marbled in. Junia's cream cheese frosting is creamy with a hint of strawberry flavor and amazing. Not only tasty, this cake is beautiful...

Provided by Junia Sonier

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

CAKE
6-10 strawberries, fresh
2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened
2 c granulated sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 c buttermilk
1 oz red food coloring
FROSTING
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 c butter softened
4 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 tsp strawberry extract
3 Tbsp milk
1-3 red food coloring drops (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. For the cake, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Line bottoms of 3 8-inch pans with paper. Grease and flour sides.
  • 3. Puree strawberries and set aside.
  • 4. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt set aside.
  • 5. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  • 6. Add flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beating until well blended after each addition.
  • 7. Beat egg whites in another large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until peaks form.
  • 8. Gently stir into batter. Pour half of batter in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • 9. Add food coloring and pureed strawberries to the other half and mix well.
  • 10. Pour evenly into prepared pans alternating between red and white in each pan, making sure to have an even amount in each pan.
  • 11. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into centers come out clean. Immediately run spatula between cakes and sides of pans.
  • 12. Cool 15 minutes; remove cakes from pans. Remove paper. Cool completely on wire racks.
  • 13. For the frosting, mix cream cheese, butter, confectioners sugar, strawberry extract, vanilla, and milk together.
  • 14. Add 1-3 drops of food coloring for color (optional). Let sit for 15-30 minutes.
  • 15. After cake has cooled, frost bottom layer.
  • 16. Place the second layer on top and frost.
  • 17. Place top layer and frost top and sides covering any trace of cake. Decorate top with strawberries if desired.

lil Lama
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good cake.


Cecil Sanchez
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This cake is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover strawberries.


md karina
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I love the combination of chocolate and strawberry in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.


Muqeet Sattar
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. The strawberry flavor is refreshing and the cake is not too heavy.


Herry son
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Eustace Waitere
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that everyone will love.


Henok Chayna
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Bradley Farrell
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Sandaru Hansana
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a hit! She loved the pink and white swirl. The cake was also very moist and flavorful.


Gazi Fahim
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This cake was so delicious and moist! I loved the combination of strawberry and chocolate flavors. It was also very easy to make, and I will definitely be making it again.