Simple Strawberry Cake

Soft, moist, and bursting with the sweetness of fresh strawberries, this Simple Strawberry Cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. Made from scratch with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, this recipe shines with the addition of juicy, chopped strawberries folded into the batter. The cake comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under 35 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive dessert. Serve it as is, or elevate it with a light dusting of powdered sugar and fresh strawberry slices for a stunning presentation. Ideal for summer gatherings, brunches, or as a simple weeknight indulgence, this homemade strawberry cake is a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of the season.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Whole milk
• 1.5 cups Fresh strawberries (chopped)
• 0.5 cups Strawberries (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the batter using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, optionally garnish the cake with additional strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1321.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3385.5

Total Fat 115.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 652.3mg	0%
Sodium 2317.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 538.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 342.1g
Protein 46.8g	0%

Vitamin D 220.9IU	0%
Calcium 398.0mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 1245.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 63.7%