Description
Homemade Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert that brings the essence of summer to your table. Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with fluffy whipped cream, this cake is perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply to indulge in a sweet moment. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to become a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries until evenly distributed without crushing them.
- Pour equal amounts of batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with whipped cream once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg