Fresh Strawberry Cake

1 cup butter


1 3/4 cups sugar

5 egg whites

2 teaspoons strawberry extract

2 cups pureed fresh strawberries

1/2 cup sour cream

3 cups cake flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Garnish: fresh strawberries

---Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting----

1/4 cup butter -- softened

1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese -- softened

1/4 cup pureed fresh strawberries

1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract

6 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar



Preheat oven to 350�F. Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans.



In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric

mixer until fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after

each addition. Stir in strawberry extract, pureed strawberries, and sour

cream.



In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and

salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until combined. Pour

batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a

wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. let cool in pans for 10

minutes. Remove from pans and let cool completely on a wire rack. Spread

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of

cake. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.



Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream

cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add pureed

strawberries and strawberry extract beating until combined. Gradually

beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.