My Easy Strawberry Cake Bursts With Real Berry Flavor

Ingredients

For the cake

2 1/2 cups (320g) all-purpose flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature

2/3 cup strawberry jam, room temperature

1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Red food coloring or gel, as desired, optional

For the frosting

1 cup (22g) freeze-dried strawberries

1 (8-ounce) brick cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

3 cups (340g) powdered sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

Up to 3 tablespoons milk, as needed

A handful of fresh strawberries, sliced, for decoration