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Best Ever Strawberry Cake

A moist and fluffy cake bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed For batter
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk until just combined.
  5. Fold in the pureed strawberries to give the cake a delightful pink hue and fruity flavor.
  6. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Once cooled, frost with your favorite whipped cream and top with sliced strawberries for decoration.

Notes

Top tips: Choose ripe strawberries for the best flavor; consider substituting some milk with sour cream for a richer flavor; avoid overmixing the batter; allow cakes to cool completely before frosting. To store, cover with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week.