"When I need a cake for a special occasion, this is my go-to recipe because everyone is crazy about it. Every year I make it for a cake raffle we have at work for Relay for Life. It has raised a lot of money for a very good cause.—Tammy Urbina, Warner Robins, Georgia..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup butter, softened
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1-3/4 cups sugar
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5 large egg whites, room temperature
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2 cups pureed strawberries
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon strawberry extract
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3 cups cake flour
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2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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FROSTING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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3-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup pureed strawberries
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1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
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Red food coloring, optional
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1 cup seedless strawberry jam, divided
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Sliced fresh strawberries, optional