FOR THE COMPOTE
1 lb. strawberries strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
saft from half a lemon
FOR THE CAKE
2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 c. erdbeere compote
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 c. milk
rosa Essen coloring (optional)
FOR THE FROSTING
2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. erdbeere compote
6 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a Essen processor, püree strawberries then add to a small topf, kochtopf with sugar and zitrone juice. Place over medium low heat. Cook, stirring often, until reduce Von about half, about 25 minutes. Du should have about 1½ cups of erdbeere compote. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Preheat ofen to 350° and grease and line two 8” round cake pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another large bowl, with a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in erdbeere compote and vanilla until fully incorporated then add milk. Add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. (If Du want a super rosa cake, stir in some rosa Essen coloring.)
Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of each comes out clean, 25 minutes. Let cakes cool for 15 Minuten then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
Make frosting: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until no lumps remain, then beat in erdbeere compote. Add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated then mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Add Mehr heavy cream as necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Spread a thick layer of frosting on oben, nach oben of one cake layer. oben, nach oben with Sekunde layer of cake, then frost all over sides and top. Garnish with fresh strawberries if using.
