Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Strawberry Cake, a perfect celebration dessert bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh strawberries. This moist and airy cake is incredibly easy to make, making it an ideal choice for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. With its rich cream cheese frosting and beautiful strawberry garnish, it’s sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself, this cake brings joy and sweetness to every occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in strawberry puree until incorporated.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg