FOR THE COMPOTE
1 lb. strawberries strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
jus from half a lemon
FOR THE CAKE
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 c. strawberi compote
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 c. milk
merah jambu Makanan coloring (optional)
FOR THE FROSTING
2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. strawberi compote
6 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a Makanan processor, puri strawberries then add to a small periuk with sugar and lemon juice. Place over medium low heat. Cook, stirring often, until reduce sejak about half, about 25 minutes. anda should have about 1½ cups of strawberi compote. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Preheat ketuhar to 350° and grease and line two 8” round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another large bowl, with a hand mixer, beat together mentega and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in strawberi compote and vanilla until fully incorporated then add milk. Add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. (If anda want a super merah jambu cake, stir in some merah jambu Makanan coloring.)
Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of each comes out clean, 25 minutes. Let cakes cool for 15 minit then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and mentega until no lumps remain, then beat in strawberi compote. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated then mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Add lebih heavy cream as necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Spread a thick layer of frosting on bahagian, atas of one cake layer. bahagian, atas with saat layer of cake, then frost all over sides and top. Garnish with fresh strawberries if using.
