Description
This delightful Strawberry Butter Cake is a perfect summer dessert that showcases fresh strawberries in a moist, buttery cake. Easy to prepare and bursting with fruity flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour (for coating strawberries)
For Dusting:
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Coat strawberries: Toss the chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed the day it’s made but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Try it with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
