Velvet Strawberry Layer Cake (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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1 cup vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons red food coloring
→ Cheesecake Filling
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
→ Topping
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Whipped cream
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Fresh strawberries, halved
# Preparation Steps:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with grease, then line it.
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Combine cocoa, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and soda by sifting them together.
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Whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar in a bowl. Gently mix with the dry batch until blended.
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Transfer the batter to the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool the cake fully once baked.
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Gradually beat sugar and vanilla into the cream cheese until smooth. Gently fold in the strawberry puree, then the whipped cream.
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Spread the filling on the cooled cake. Put in the fridge for 4 hours to firm up. Add whipped cream and berries before serving.
# Additional Tips:
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Let it chill for at least 4 hours before eating.
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Use ingredients at room temperature for a better outcome.