Description
A delightful Strawberry Cake that perfectly embodies the essence of summer, featuring a fluffy texture and a burst of fresh strawberry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Garnish with chopped strawberries right before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend. For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil and almond milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg