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strawberry cake recipe

A homemade strawberry cake offers more than just a dessert—it’s an experience of joy, nostalgia, and pure summer indulgence. With its vibrant color, rich strawberry flavor, and tender crumb, this cake is the perfect treat for any occasion, whether casual or celebratory.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 7 2 large eggs
  • 8 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 9 ½ cup whole milk
  • 10 ½ cup strawberry puree (from fresh strawberries)
  • 11 ½ cup diced fresh strawberries

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowls
  • 2 Hand Mixer or Stand MixerHand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • 3 Spatula
  • 4 Sifter
  • 5 Blender or Food Processor
  • 6 Cake Pans
  • 7 Cooling Rack
  • 8 Serrated Knife
  • 9 Piping Bag
  • 10 Offset Spatula or Butter Knife
  • 11 Wire Whisk

Method
 

  1. :2. Mixing the Dry Ingredients
    3. Creaming the Butter and Sugar
    4. Adding Eggs and Vanilla
    5. Incorporating the Strawberry Puree and Milk
    6. Fold in Fresh Strawberries
    7. Baking the Cake