Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Homemade Strawberry Cake, a perfect blend of fresh strawberries and a fluffy cake that’s sure to impress. This cake is ideal for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to casual summer picnics. With its vibrant flavor and beautiful presentation, it’s a dessert that stands out. Topped with creamy frosting and garnished with fresh strawberries, each slice offers a burst of fruity goodness that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Easy to make and visually stunning, this recipe is perfect for bakers of any skill level!
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups puréed fresh strawberries
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with whole milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in the strawberry puree until incorporated.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg