Delightful Strawberry Cake
Indulge in a slice of this delightful strawberry cake, where sweet strawberries meet fluffy layers of buttery cake and creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this visually stunning dessert is both easy to make and impossible to resist. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a casual Tuesday treat, this cake is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients with milk until combined. Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and lemon juice until soft peaks form.
- Once cakes are cool, assemble by layering frosting between the cake layers and on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg