Description
This Fresh Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert bursting with the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh strawberries. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion, from summer gatherings to birthday celebrations.
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:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Additional:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons flour (for tossing strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two.
- Prepare Strawberries: Toss chopped strawberries with flour, then fold into the batter.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For extra strawberry flavor, consider adding a layer of strawberry jam between the cake layers.
- Keep the chopped strawberries dry to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
