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A homemade strawberry cake, freshly baked and decorated.

Quick way to grow your Strawberry Cake (Homemade) with 7 tips

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make a delicious homemade strawberry cake, complete with 7 helpful tips to ensure success.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Two 8-inch round cake pans
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the sliced fresh strawberries.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a touch of lemon zest to the batter. Ensure your butter is truly softened for a smoother batter. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. You can use frozen strawberries if fresh are not available, but ensure they are thawed and drained well. For a beautiful presentation, decorate with fresh whipped cream and whole strawberries. Always check your oven calibration for accurate baking times. Use good quality ingredients for the best flavor.