Description
Indulge in the sweetness of homemade strawberry cake, a delightful dessert that brings fresh strawberries to the forefront. This cake is light and moist, with a tender crumb beautifully complemented by rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, this stunning cake not only tastes amazing but also looks impressive on any dessert table. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, this recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to create a delicious treat that is sure to impress friends and family alike.
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) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream softened 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 add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in puréed strawberries until incorporated without overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans; smooth tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling 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 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg