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Quick way to grow your Strawberry Cake (Homemade) with 7 tips

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make a delicious homemade strawberry cake. With 7 helpful tips, you'll be enjoying a delightful dessert in no time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup strawberry puree

Equipment

  • oven
  • 8-inch round cake pans (2)
  • mixing bowls (medium and large)
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • wooden skewer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and eggs until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  3. Stir in the milk or heavy cream, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost one layer with a generous amount of buttercream, then top with the second cake layer.
  2. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake, decorating as desired with fresh strawberries or other garnishes.

Notes

For extra strawberry flavor, you can use strawberry extract in both the cake batter and the frosting. Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter and frosting. Do not overmix the cake batter, as this can lead to a tough cake. For a neat finish, chill your cake for 15-20 minutes before applying a second coat of frosting. You can also use frozen strawberries, but make sure to thaw and drain them well before adding to the batter. Adjust the amount of milk or cream in the frosting to achieve your desired consistency. Decorate with fresh strawberry slices or whole strawberries for an appealing presentation.