Description
Experience pure bliss with Strawberry Butter Cake! Moist, fluffy, and bursting with strawberry flavor, it’s the ultimate dessert for any occasion. Celebrate with this delightful cake that transports you to a summer garden filled with sweet, ripe strawberries.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
Main Ingredient
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Begin by washing and hulling the fresh strawberries. Slice them into small pieces and set aside. You can toss them with a little sugar to enhance their natural sweetness and let them sit for a few minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure your cake comes out easily once baked.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. This will help evenly distribute the leavening agent throughout the flour.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This process helps incorporate air, resulting in a tender cake.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the prepared strawberries, being careful not to break them up too much.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and moisture; frozen strawberries can make the cake soggy.
- Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Mix just until combined to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Check your cake a few minutes before the recommended baking time.
- Cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Strawberry Butter Cake, dessert, baking, strawberries