Strawberry Jam Cake

By margiekyle

Ingredients

• 1 c butter, softened
• 1 3/4 c sugar
• 5 egg whites
• 2 c pureed strawberries
• 1/2 c sour cream
• 1 tsp strawberry extract
• 3 c cake flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• FROSTING
• 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 c butter, softened
• 3 1/4 c confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 c pureed strawberries
• 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
• 1 c seedless strawberry jam, divided
• sliced strawberries (optional)

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from justapinch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Grease and flour three 9 inch round pans, set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in the strawberries, sour cream and extract.

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Add to the creamed mixture.

Transfer batter to prepared pans.

Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy and add the confectioners sugar, strawberries and extract; beat until smooth. Place bottom cake layer on your serving plate; top with jam and then frosting, repeat layers.

If you choose, garnish with sliced strawberries.