Strawberry Cake Recipe

Introduction

Ella Chef, an accomplished pastry chef, recalls her first attempt at baking a strawberry cake. It was during the summer, when fresh strawberries were in abundance, and Ella decided to experiment with a cake that would capture the essence of the season. The cake was soft, moist, and bursting with the natural sweetness of strawberries. Since then, Ella has perfected the recipe, adding a few special touches that make it stand out. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving something fresh and fruity, this strawberry cake is sure to impress!

Recipe

Strawberry Cake

This strawberry cake is made with fresh strawberries and a light, fluffy batter. It’s perfect for any occasion and tastes as good as it looks!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries chopped

Equipment

• Cake Pan
• Mixer
• Oven

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can frost the cake with whipped cream or a strawberry glaze.

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How to Make Strawberry Cake

To make a delicious strawberry cake, start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a cake pan. In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, and set it aside. In another large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Once well combined, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.

Next, alternate adding the dry flour mixture and milk into the butter mixture, starting with the dry ingredients and finishing with the milk. This helps keep the cake light and fluffy. Once everything is well combined, gently fold in the chopped strawberries to add a burst of fresh flavor.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Once the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

You can enjoy the cake as is or top it with whipped cream or a strawberry glaze for extra flavor. The cake’s light texture and fruity strawberry bits make it a perfect dessert for any occasion, especially during the warmer months when strawberries are in season.

Conclusion

Strawberry cake is the epitome of a refreshing, summer-inspired dessert. With the sweetness of strawberries and the lightness of the cake, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Ella Chef recommends this recipe for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday, family gathering, or just a treat to brighten your day. It’s simple to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to be a hit!