Homemade Strawberry Cake

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Tasha

2 and ½ cups (250g) sifted cake flour ( spoon & leveled)*

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

¾ cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

1 and ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar

5 large egg whites, at room temperature

⅓ cup (75g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

½ cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature

½ cup reduced strawberry puree (see note)*

optional: 1 to 2 drops red or pink food coloring

subheading: Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 cup (10 to 12g) freeze-dried strawberries*

one 8-ounce block full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature

½ cup (1 stick; 115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar

1 to 2 Tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

salt, to taste

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