Fresh Strawberry Layer Cake

1Ingredients

• 1/2 cup strawberry puree
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Pink food coloring
• For frosting: 1 1/2 cups butter, 6 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup strawberry puree

2Instructions

1. 1

   Puree fresh strawberries; strain.

2. 2

   Make white cake batter; add strawberry puree.

3. 3

   Tint pink if desired.

4. 4

   Bake in two pans at 350°F for 28-30 minutes.

5. 5

   Make strawberry buttercream.

6. 6

   Fill and frost; top with fresh strawberries.