Pink strawberry layer cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 35
2. 2
   Grease 2 8-inch round cake pans, line with parchment paper rounds, spray parchment paper with cooking spray as well.
3. 3
   With a hand mixer, beat butter and sugar until combined, 1-3 minutes.
4. 4
   Add eggs and beat until well combined, scraping down sides of the bowl as necessary.
5. 5
   Add flour, baking powder, salt and freeze dried strawberries; beat until just combined.
6. 6
   Add milk and vanilla and beat until smooth
7. 7
   Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
8. 8
   Bake until golden (30-35 minutes) and a cake tester comes out clean in the center.
9. 9
   Turn out/transfer onto wire racks to cool, about 20 minutes
10. 10
    Meanwhile, make the frosting: beat butter and milk in a large bowl, add in powdered sugar and freeze dried strawberries and beat until well combined
11. 11
    Place bottom layer on a cake stand, flat side down.
12. 12
    Spread with 1/2 frosting and 1/2 strawberry pieces.
13. 13
    Place second cake on top of first layer, dome side down, flat side up. Press down slightly. Smooth remaining frosting on top, then decorate with strawberry pieces, enjoy.