A popular frosting that pairs well with strawberry cake is cream cheese frosting. The tangy and creamy flavor of the cream cheese complements the sweetness of the strawberry cake. Here's a simple recipe to prepare cream cheese frosting:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, about 1 cup at a time, while continuing to beat on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Ensure that all ingredients are well combined, but be careful not to overmix.
- Once the strawberry cake has cooled completely, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top of each cake layer. You can also frost the sides of the cake if desired.
- Optionally, you can garnish the cake with fresh strawberry slices or other decorations.
Note: It's important to ensure that the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture. If the frosting becomes too soft, you can refrigerate it for a short time to firm it up before using it to frost the cake.
Enjoy your strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting!