Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this homemade Strawberry Cake. Moist, tender cake layers bursting with fresh strawberry essence, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (from fresh or frozen strawberries)
- 1 cup finely chopped strawberries
- Pink or red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, milk, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chopped strawberries and food coloring.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for best flavor.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, or strawberry buttercream.
- Cake layers can be baked ahead and frozen for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
