Easy Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe From Scratch
There's nothing quite like a fresh strawberry cake in the springtime. With this simple recipe, you can create a delicious and beautiful dessert that will impress your friends and family. The best part? It's completely from scratch! No boxed mixes here, just fresh ingredients and a little bit of love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing them on wire racks to cool completely.
Decorating Your Cake
Once your cakes are completely cooled, it's time to decorate! Here are a few ideas:
- Frost your cake with a simple cream cheese frosting and top with fresh strawberries.
- For a more elegant look, whip up some whipped cream and frost your cake with that. Top with sliced strawberries arranged in a beautiful pattern.
- If you're feeling creative, try making a strawberry buttercream frosting. Puree some fresh strawberries and mix them into your favorite buttercream frosting recipe.
Tips and Tricks
Here are a few things to keep in mind when making this fresh strawberry cake:
- Make sure your butter is softened before you begin. Room temperature butter is much easier to cream with the sugar.
- Don't overmix your batter! Once you've added the dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough, dry cakes.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, try adding some strawberry extract to your batter.
- If you're using frozen strawberries, be sure to thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before adding them to the batter.
Conclusion
With this easy fresh strawberry cake recipe, you can create a delicious and beautiful dessert that's perfect for springtime. Whether you're hosting a party or just want to treat yourself, this cake is sure to impress. Give it a try and let us know what you think!
