Penny'S Strawberry Birthday Cake

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   ["For the cake:

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   Grease and flour 2 8-inch pans. Or grease and line pans with parchment.

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   In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs for ~1 minute, until slightly thickened.

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   Beat oil and milk into the egg mixture, for ~30 seconds until combined.

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   Gently mix in flour, baking powder, and strawberry powder. Mix in a couple drops of food coloring, if using. Do not over-mix.

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   Pour into pans and bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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   Let cool for ~15 minutes and turn out onto cooling rack to completely cool before frosting.", "For frosting:

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   Grind strawberries and sugar in a food processor, ~1 minute. Add cream and process until the mixture is thick and creamy (almost like hummus), scrapping down the sides of the processor bowl and eliminating any pockets fruit powder. This should take less than 2 minutes. Taste and add more sugar if desired.

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   Extra frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.", "Frost cake with frosting using a spatula or piping bag."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.