Description
The Best Strawberry Cake Ever is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in each bite. With its fluffy layers infused with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or simply treating yourself at home, this vibrant cake will impress your friends and family with its beauty and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and divided
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- Purée one cup of strawberries in a blender until smooth; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and puréed strawberries.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with chopped remaining strawberries until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with whipped heavy cream mixed with powdered sugar and garnishing with additional strawberry slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg