Strawberry Cake

If strawberries and cake had a love child, this would be it. This strawberry cake recipe is the perfect homemade strawberry cake, moist, fruity, and impossible to resist. Whether you need Birthday Cake Ideas or just a sweet summer desserts fix, this easy strawberry cake recipe has your back.

Prep Time
20 minutes

Cook Time
30 minutes

Servings
8

Nutrition Info (per slice)
Calories: 320 | Carbs: 52g | Fat: 11g | Protein: 4g

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped

For the Strawberry Cake Filling

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For the Frosting

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Fresh strawberries (for topping)

How to Make Strawberry Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 6-inch round pans (or one 9-inch pan).

Step 2

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

Step 4

Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, mixing just until combined. Fold in chopped strawberries.

Step 5

Divide batter into pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

Step 6 (Strawberry Cake Filling)

Mix mashed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Let cool.

Step 7 (Frosting)

Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

Step 8 (Assemble)

Spread strawberry cake filling between layers. Frost the top and sides with whipped cream. Decorate with fresh strawberries.

Final Step
Slice and enjoy the best strawberry dessert of your life!

Why This Recipe Works

• Easy strawberry cake recipe with simple ingredients.
• Perfect for strawberry desserts and summer desserts.
• Great for Birthday Cake Ideas or any celebration.
• Pairs well with other strawberry recipes in your Cake Recipes collection.

Pro Tip
For extra flavor, brush cake layers with a little strawberry syrup before adding the filling. Your taste buds will thank you.

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Strawberry Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

A fluffy, pink-speckled sponge layered with juicy strawberry filling, topped with billowy whipped cream and fresh berries. Every forkful melts into sweet, berry-kissed bliss, with just the right balance of tender crumb and lush cream. Summer never tasted so irresistible.🍓

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Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped

For the Strawberry Cake Filling

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For the Frosting

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Fresh strawberries (for topping)

Instructions

1. Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 6-inch pans.
2. Dry Mix: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Wet Mix: Beat butter + sugar until fluffy. Add eggs + vanilla.
4. Combine: Alternate adding dry mix + milk. Fold in chopped strawberries.
5. Bake: Divide batter into pans. Bake 25-30 mins. Cool completely.
6. Filling: Simmer mashed strawberries + sugar + lemon juice until thick. Cool.
7. Frosting: Whip cream + powdered sugar + vanilla to stiff peaks.
8. Assemble: Spread filling between layers. Frost, top with fresh berries.

Notes

Pro Tip: For extra moisture, brush cake layers with a little strawberry syrup before filling! 🍓

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 320Total Fat: 11gCarbohydrates: 52gSugar: 35gProtein: 4g