Description
This delightful Strawberry Cake packs a burst of fresh flavor and is perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the strawberries by washing them, hulling, and slicing.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the strawberry puree.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider incorporating vanilla extract into the batter or using cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg