Strawberry Frosted Sheet Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

cake flour (see notes for substitute)

1 1/4 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

freeze dried strawberries, blended into powder (I used my coffee grinder)

3/4 cup

butter, softened

1 1/2 cups

granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups

fresh strawberry puree (I pureed about 2 1/2 cups (1 pint) fresh strawberries)

strawberries, diced

large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup

buttermilk, room temperature (see notes for substitute)

drops of Red or Pink Food Color **optional if desired

7-8 strawberries, sliced for garnish if desired

Cream Cheese Frosting

2/3 cup

unsalted butter, room temperature

4 oz

cream cheese, softened

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

3 cups

powdered sugar, sifted

1 tbsp

heavy cream