Description
A simple and delicious strawberry cake recipe that combines fresh strawberries with a soft, fluffy cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries: 2 cups, hulled and sliced
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup, plus extra for strawberries
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Eggs: 3 large
- Milk: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Almond extract: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Whipped cream: For serving (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream: A scoop on the side (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by hulling and slicing them, then macerate with sugar for 15 minutes.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the melted butter and sugar, then add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently.
- Fold in the macerated strawberries and syrup.
- Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light.
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Do not skip the maceration step for enhanced strawberry flavor.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cake properly to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, easy cake recipe, dessert, baking, strawberries