Description

Homemade Strawberry Cake is a delightful summer treat that encapsulates the essence of sunny days and fresh strawberries. This moist, flavorful cake bursts with juicy strawberry pieces and is perfect for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Topped with your favorite frosting or whipped cream, this cake is sure to impress and create sweet memories with every slice.

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Prepare the strawberries by rinsing, hulling, and slicing them finely; set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract until smooth.
In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with milk until just combined.
Fold in the prepared strawberries gently.
Divide batter evenly between cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool 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 slice (approximately 100g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or using other berries as substitutes. This cake pairs beautifully with cream cheese frosting or whipped cream.