Description
Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, this homemade strawberry cake is perfectly moist, sweet, and finished with a beautiful pink hue. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply to enjoy a fruity dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth and combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries. Add pink food coloring if desired for a vibrant color.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Make sure strawberries are well-drained to avoid extra moisture in the cake.
- For an even fruitier flavor, add 1–2 tablespoons of strawberry puree to the batter.
- Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 14 slices)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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