Fresh Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mixing until everything is well combined.
Read more on next pageStir in strawberry puree until evenly incorporated.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Make the frosting:
In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla extract and 1/2 cup fresh strawberry reduction until well combined. Adjust the consistency with more powdered sugar if needed.
Assemble the cake:
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