Strawberry Cake Recipe: A Slice of Summer

This strawberry cake is a fluffy, fruity delight brimming with fresh strawberries and topped with a luscious strawberry buttercream.

Ready to dive fork-first into the ultimate strawberry cake? This isn’t just any cake—this is a puff of cloud dotted with juicy strawberries, wrapped in a hug of frosting. Roll up your sleeves and fluff your apron; you’ve just stumbled into berry heaven with all the juicy details you could ever need.

Strawberry Cake Delight

strawberry cake delight
  • Cooking Method: Baking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Cuisine: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Mix in vanilla extract.
  7. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Gently fold in the diced strawberries and strawberry jam.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
  10. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Suggestions

  • Swap out strawberries for raspberries if you’re feeling adventurous.
  • Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra pizzazz.
  • For a tropical twist, try adding a hint of coconut extract to the batter.
  • Ensure your strawberries are fresh; mushy berries are a no-go.
  • Make it gluten-free by using almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.

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