Strawberry Cake
Indulge in the essence of summer with this delightful strawberry cake, featuring a moist and fluffy texture complemented by fresh strawberries. Perfect for birthdays, picnics, or any joyful occasion, this cake is sure to impress your guests. Each slice offers a sweet-tart flavor that transports you to sunny days filled with laughter and celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
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 salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined. Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, whip cream with powdered sugar and frost the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg