Strawberry Swirl Cake Glaze (Print-Friendly Format)
Moist cake with strawberry swirls, topped with a bright strawberry glaze.
# Required Ingredients:
→ For the cake
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup sour cream or buttermilk
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1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
→ For the strawberry glaze
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons fresh strawberry puree
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1 teaspoon milk (or as needed for consistency)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream or buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
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Reserve about 1/4 cup of the cake batter and mix it with the fresh strawberry puree. Gently swirl the strawberry mixture into the rest of the cake batter, creating a marbled effect.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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While the cake is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.
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Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the strawberry glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to gently drip down the sides.
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Slice and serve the cake at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.