Description
Homemade Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer with its vibrant strawberry flavor. This moist and fluffy cake, made with fresh strawberry puree, is topped with rich cream cheese frosting, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, family gatherings, or just a special treat at home. The combination of sweet strawberries and creamy frosting creates an irresistible taste sensation that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Plus, it’s easy to make, even for novice bakers! With beautiful presentation options and customizable flavors, this cake will surely become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, beat 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, starting and ending with dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the strawberry puree.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg