Description
Homemade Strawberry Cake is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with moist, fluffy layers of cake. Topped with rich, creamy strawberry frosting, this cake is perfect for summer gatherings, birthday celebrations, or simply indulging yourself. Its vibrant pink color and luscious flavor will make it the star of any dessert table. Experience nostalgia and joy in every bite as you share this cake with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder in another bowl; gradually add to wet ingredients alternating with milk.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with frosting between them and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg