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Strawberry Cake

A deliciously moist strawberry cake bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar balances tartness of strawberries
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1 cup whole milk can use buttermilk for richer taste
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted butter
  • 3 large eggs for binding
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries choose ripe, juicy ones
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for macerating strawberries
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar for sweetness and texture
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream can substitute with milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
Mixing
  1. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Incorporate the dry ingredients gradually into the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  5. Fold in fresh strawberries gently using a spatula.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter equally between prepared pans, smoothing the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting
  1. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  2. Prepare the frosting by mixing butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Frost the cooled cake layers and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be made ahead of time and stays fresh for days.

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