Description
A delightful homemade strawberry cake that bursts with the natural sweetness and tanginess of fresh strawberries. This recipe guarantees a moist and flavorful cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and strawberry puree until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the strawberries are ripe for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on the sweetness of the strawberries.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg