Best Strawberry Cake from Scratch

Best Strawberry Cake from Scratch
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    14 People
  • VIEWS
    3.4K

Capture the essence of summer with this delightful strawberry cake. Infused with real strawberry puree and a hint of strawberry gelatin, this cake offers a moist, tender crumb and an unforgettable burst of berry flavor. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat to brighten your day.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    59 g
  • Cholesterol
    90 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    233 mg
  • Sugar
    37 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, and strawberry gelatin with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted cake flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat until just combined. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View Gently fold in the strawberry puree and vanilla extract until evenly distributed. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For an intensified strawberry flavor, consider adding finely diced fresh strawberries to the batter.
Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter and better emulsification.
Sifting the cake flour is crucial for a light and airy texture.
To prevent sticking, line the bottom of your cake pans with parchment paper rounds in addition to greasing and flouring.
This cake pairs beautifully with a cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, or a decadent chocolate ganache.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 1.1K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Stan Cassin

    The strawberry flavor is so vibrant and refreshing.

  • Zion Padberg

    The cake is easy to make and tastes fantastic.

  • Grover Homenick

    Make sure your ingredients are room temperature for the best results.

  • Coby Kuhlman

    This recipe is a keeper!

  • Efrain Ankunding

    I substituted almond extract for vanilla and it was delicious!

  • Paolo Hoppe

    I tried this recipe with gluten free flour and it was just as tasty!

  • Alex Macejkovic

    This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party!

  • Brooke Skiles

    I added a layer of fresh strawberries between the cake layers and it was amazing!

  • Antonietta Zemlak

    I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

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