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Strawberry Ombre Cake

Delicious Strawberry Ombre Cake for Your Next Celebration

The Strawberry Ombre Cake is a stunning multi-layered masterpiece blending fluffy vanilla cake with strawberry buttercream, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: birthday cakes
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Use unsalted butter if preferred, adding a pinch of salt.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar No substitutions are recommended.
  • 4 large Eggs Can replace with flax eggs for vegan options.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Milk Any non-dairy milk could also work.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can be omitted or substituted with additional vanilla.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Omit only if needed.
  • 3 cups Cake Flour or All-Purpose Flour Cake flour yields a lighter texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Do not substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Do not substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Dye Gel or Paste Avoid water-based dyes.
For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup Butter Flavored Shortening Substitute with more butter for enhanced flavor.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar No substitutes essential for frosting texture.
  • 1 cup Strawberries Fresh strawberries are recommended.
  • ¼ cup Milk Cream can be used for a richer texture.
For Decoration
  • ½ cup White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 teaspoon Red Candy Dye Substitute with colored confectionery melts for variations.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare four 9-inch round cake pans.
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  2. Cream 1 cup of salted butter with 2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla and almond extracts, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 cup of milk. Mix until combined.
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  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 3 cups of cake flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients on low speed.
  4. Divide batter into four bowls and add varying amounts of red food dye to each for gradient shades.
  5. Pour colored batters into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
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  6. Beat together 1 cup of butter flavored shortening and 1 cup of softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Add milk for consistency, mixing in strawberries for the strawberry layer.
  7. Layer the cake starting with the lightest layer and alternate with buttercream and strawberry buttercream.
  8. Apply a thin crumb coat of buttercream around the cake and chill for 20 minutes.
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  9. Apply a thicker layer of buttercream to the cake and decorate with melted white chocolate chips and red candy dye.
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  10. Slice and serve the Strawberry Ombre Cake, ideally within 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 3 days.

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