Fresh Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
The secret ingredient in this recipe for Fresh Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Icing is cream cheese which makes them rich, moist, and decadent! The thick, rich batter keeps the strawberries from sinking. The cream cheese and sour cream give the cake a creamy tang of flavor that works well with the sweetness of strawberries. The lemon zest adds extra freshness and depth of flavor to the cake. The buttery creaminess of the cream cheese glaze is the perfect finish to the cake.
Making this cake is super simple. Soften the cream cheese and butter together in the microwave. In a food processor, mix all of the ingredients except the strawberries, then add the strawberries. Fold in the strawberries and add them to a greased mini loaf pan or muffin pan. Bake and allow to cool completely before adding the glaze. It’s that easy!
Baker’s Tips:
- Use full-fat sour cream for best results.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Substitute sour cream with buttermilk or make your own by mixing lemon juice and milk.
- The cake batter will be very thick; be gentle when you fold in the strawberries.
- Try substituting strawberries with blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries. You can also use orange zest instead of lemon.
Give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious fresh strawberry cake with creamy cream cheese icing!
