Simple pink birthday cake
This vibrant and fluffy Pink Birthday Cake is made with fresh strawberries and topped with a creamy strawberry frosting. The cake is moist, light, and perfect for celebrating any occasion with a splash of pink!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 8 ounces strawberries make ¾ cup of strawberry pureé
- 1 and ½ cups oat flour*
- ¼ cup tapioca flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar of choice* see notes
- 1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 2 and ½ teaspoons strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pink gel food coloring optional
For the Frosting:
- 8 ounces light cream cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla-flavored
- ½ cup powdered sugar or powdered erythritol for a sugar-free option
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink gel food coloring optional
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Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat and Prepare: Heat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper, then grease it lightly.
- Make the Puree: Wash, hull, and blend fresh strawberries until smooth. You’ll need ¾ cup of puree for the recipe.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together oat flour, tapioca flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, coconut oil, strawberry puree, strawberry extract, vanilla extract, and optional pink gel food coloring.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–34 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 3: Prepare the Frosting
- Using a stand or handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, strawberry extract, vanilla extract, and optional pink food coloring. Mix until well combined.
- Cover the frosting and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before using.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides. Decorate with fresh strawberries, sprinkles, or edible
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