Strawberry Cake From Scratch

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs (room temperature)
• 2 3/4 cups sifted cake flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strawberry puree made from frozen sweetened strawberries

1. Preheat oven to 350 degreees F. Greese and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and dry strawberry jello until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each is added.
4. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the batter alternately with the milk. Blend in vanilla and strawberry puree. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
5. Bake for 25-40 minutes in the oven until a knife or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in their pans on a cooling rack at least 10 minutes before tapping out to cool completely.
6. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-cake-from-scratch-421605 (may not work)