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Perfect Berry Sweet Baby Shower Cake with Fresh Strawberry Drip

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A light, buttery cake with a fresh strawberry drip and cream cheese frosting, perfect for baby showers and celebrations. Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients and a crowd-pleasing flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar (for drip)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp water (optional, to loosen drip)
  • 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the batter in three parts, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Rotate pans halfway through baking.
  7. Let cakes rest in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low until incorporated. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
  9. In a saucepan over low heat, simmer chopped strawberries, powdered sugar, and lemon juice for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently until thick syrup forms. Add water if needed to loosen. Cool to room temperature.
  10. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Add second layer and cover entire cake with remaining frosting. Chill 15-20 minutes to set.
  11. Gently pour strawberry drip over edges of chilled cake, letting it cascade down sides. Add extra drip on top if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for better mixing and fluffier cake. Cook strawberry drip on low heat to avoid burning and achieve the right thickness. Refrigerate drip if too runny before applying. Trim cake layers for flat surfaces to prevent sliding. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking mix. Dairy-free and vegan adaptations possible with suitable substitutes.

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