Description
A soft and fluffy strawberry cake layered with creamy frosting and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion with its light texture and fruity flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar, then add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Prepare your pans by ensuring they are evenly greased or lined.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until smooth. Pour batter evenly into pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely, then frost with powdered sugar frosting and decorate with fresh strawberries.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best texture
- Do not overmix the batter to keep it light and fluffy
- Chill cake slightly before frosting for easier spreading
- Use ripe but firm strawberries for best results
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, homemade cake, fruit cake, easy dessert, layered cake