Here’s a teen-friendly strawberry cake recipe—sweet, fruity, and perfect for any occasion! 🍓🎂
Ingredients (makes 8–10 servings)
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
For the frosting (optional):
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Sliced strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine: Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in strawberries: Gently fold chopped strawberries into the batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Optional frosting:
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the cooled cake and top with sliced strawberries.
Tips & Variations
- Extra strawberry flavor: Puree some strawberries and swirl into the batter.
- Cheesy twist: Add a layer of cream cheese frosting for a tangy contrast.
- Mini cakes: Bake in muffin tins for strawberry cupcakes instead.
Basically, it’s a soft, fruity, and sweet cake with fresh strawberry goodness—perfect for birthdays, snacks, or dessert! 🍓
I can also give a super quick 3-ingredient strawberry mug cake version that’s ready in 5 minutes if you want an ultra-fast treat.
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