Strawberry Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 cups pureed strawberries
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-3/4 cups sugar
• 5 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon strawberry extract, optional
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 cups cake flour
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• FROSTING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 6 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract, optional
• 1 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
• 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam, divided
• Halved or sliced fresh strawberries, optional