The Perfect Easy Strawberry Cake
A delightful and easy strawberry cake that captures the essence of summer with its tender crumb and vibrant strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: Combine softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries gently with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a fresh presentation, dust the top with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream and additional strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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