Homemade Strawberry Cake
Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups (250g) sifted cake flour (measured correctly)* 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter , softened to room temperature 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar 5 large egg whites , at room temperature 1/3 cup (75g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk , at room temperature 1/2 cup reduced strawberry puree (see note)* Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting 1 cup (10-12g) freeze-dried strawberries * one 8-ounce block full-fat cream cheese , softened to room temperature 1/2 cup (1 stick; 115g) unsalted butter , softened to room temperature 3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar 1-2 Tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract salt , to taste Directions: Make the reduced straw...