Description
A simple and delicious strawberry cake that’s perfect for any occasion. Light, fluffy, and packed with fresh strawberry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture.
- Fold in mashed strawberries.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: easy strawberry cake, simple dessert, homemade cake