Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Strawberry Cake, a perfect dessert for any celebration. Made with fresh strawberry puree, this cake is light, moist, and bursting with vibrant berry goodness. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting and garnished with fresh strawberries, it’s not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, enjoying a summer picnic, or simply craving something sweet at home, this cake will surely impress your guests and make every occasion special.
Ingredients
- 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) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated 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 mix in dry ingredients and milk alternately until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the strawberry puree using a rubber spatula.
- Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth out the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 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 (89g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg