A strawberry cake is a sweet, moist cake bursting with fresh strawberry flavor — perfect for spring or summer celebrations. Here’s a classic recipe using fresh or frozen strawberries:
🍓 Strawberry Cake
Serves: 8
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30–35 min
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk (or milk with ½ tsp vinegar)
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped fresh strawberries
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup (230 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups (360–480 g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp pureed strawberries (optional, for strawberry flavor and pink color)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.
- Prepare the cake batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Bake the cake:
- Divide batter evenly between the pans.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time.
- Mix in vanilla, a pinch of salt, and strawberry puree (if using) until smooth and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or a little milk if needed.
- Assemble the cake:
- Place one cake layer on a plate or cake stand. Spread frosting evenly on top.
- Place second layer on top and frost the top and sides.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.
🍓 Tips for Extra Flavor
- Roast strawberries with a bit of sugar for a richer taste before adding to the batter.
- Strawberry extract can intensify the flavor if fresh berries are not very sweet.
- For a lighter cake, fold whipped cream into frosting for a strawberry buttercream mousse effect.
If you want, I can also give a one-bowl quick strawberry cake recipe that doesn’t require separate layers or frosting — perfect for a fast, delicious treat. Do you want me to do that?
