SO many failed STRAWBERRY CAKE recipes led to the best version I've ever had

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RECIPE: https://cakesbymk.com/recipe/soft-strawberry-cake/ SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cakesbymk If you’re looking for a strawberry cake that is bursting with fresh strawberry flavour, then this recipe is it! Super soft strawberry cake layers are sandwiched between a strawberry cream cheese buttercream and fresh strawberry filling – YUM! HOMEMADE CAKE RELEASE: https://cakesbymk.com/recipe/homemade-cake-release/ INGREDIENTS: Strawberry Filling/Reduction ▢3 cups (600 g) fresh strawberries - hulled and halved ▢¾ cup (150 g) white granulated sugar - see note 5 on blog post if you have very sweet strawberries ▢1 tbsp lemon zest - about the zest of 1 lemon ▢¼ cup (60 g) fresh lemon juice ▢3 tbsp (22 g) cornstarch - also known as cornflour ▢2 tbsp water Strawberry Cake ▢2⅓ cups (300 g) flour - regular all purpose (see note 1 on blog post if you want to use cake flour) ▢¼ cup (25 g) cornstarch - also known as cornflour ▢2½ tsp baking powder ▢½ tsp salt - omit if using salted butter ▢¼ cup (60 g) milk - room temperature ▢¾ cup (195 g) strawberry filling/reduction - made in the first step of this recipe ▢1 drop red gel food colouring - optional but recommended, see note 6 ▢½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter - room temperature ▢½ cup (105 g) unflavoured vegetable oil - I use canola ▢1½ cups (300 g) white granulated sugar ▢6 large (225 g) egg whites - room temperature, size 7 eggs ▢3 tsps strawberry essence/extract ▢1½ tsp vanilla essence/extract ▢1 tsp white vinegar Bake at 160 °C (320°F) with the fan on (convection mode) for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. If you don't have a fan function, increase the temp to 175°C (347°F). Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting ▢1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter - room temperature ▢4½ cups (570 g) icing sugar - also known as powdered sugar/confectioners sugar ▢1½ cups (335 g) cream cheese - cold, firm type not spreadable ▢¼ cup (65 g) strawberry filling/reduction - made in the first step of this recipe ▢2 tsp strawberry essence/extract ▢1 tsp vanilla essence/extract ------------------------------------------------------------- BAKING ESSENTIALS: Cake Tins (8x3-inch) - https://amzn.to/3rb85Z1 Hand Mixer - https://amzn.to/447UW1A Whisks - https://amzn.to/3Xt8dPL Electronic Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/44muoJB Glass Mixing Bowls - https://amzn.to/44bohIw Spatulas - https://amzn.to/46w1UPe Measuring Spoons & Cups - https://amzn.to/3Xv0oc4 Cake Release - https://amzn.to/3XwEs0k Pastry Brush - https://amzn.to/447USim NICE-TO-HAVE: KitchenAid Stand Mixer - https://amzn.to/3Nz23c1 Cake Stand - https://amzn.to/3CVjpLi Food Processer - https://amzn.to/3prTMP9 Immersion Blender - https://amzn.to/3ptjuCZ CAKE DECORATING ESSENTIALS: Offset Spatula - https://amzn.to/3qZPKxS Piping Bags - https://amzn.to/3CRGKxp Piping Tips - https://amzn.to/3NTZ8Mv Cake Scraper - https://amzn.to/3plroOV Steel Turntable - https://amzn.to/3JAG4Ag Cake Boards - https://amzn.to/3CR8DG7 ------------------------------------------------------------- SHOP MY COURSES HERE: = Layer Cake From Scratch: Ultimate Beginners Guide to Cake Decorating - https://bit.ly/36HQv4p = How to Make a Professional Wedding Cake From Home - https://bit.ly/354TMdM = Mousse Cake From Scratch: Patisserie Style - https://bit.ly/3JCRxNM OR Get access to my COURSES on Skillshare and receive an extended FREE TRIAL by signing up with this link: https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profile/Cakes-by-MK/490770172?gr_tch_ref=on&gr_trp=on ------------------------------------------------------------- Blog: https://www.cakesbymk.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cakesbymk.nz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cakesbymk.nz/ Music: YouTube Audio Library (Papov - Yung Logos) If you enjoy my content, then please subscribe and don't forget to turn on the notification bell so that you're updated whenever I upload a new video :) Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase :) Thanks for watching!