Strawberry Preserve Cake Recipe that Tickles Guests Pink

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 – cups sifted Swans Down Cake Flour
• 1 1/4 – teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 – teaspoon salt
• 1/2 – teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 – cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 – cups sugar
• 3/4 – cup strawberry preserves
• 4 – large eggs
• 3/4 – teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 – cup buttermilk
• Red food coloring paste
• Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing
• 1 – (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 – cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 – cup strawberry preserves
• 1 – teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 – cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 – pinch salt
• Garnish: fresh strawberries