Here’s a simple and delicious strawberry cake recipe—soft, fruity, and perfect for any occasion 🍓🍰
🍓 Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
Optional Frosting:
- 1 cup whipped cream or cream cheese frosting
- Extra strawberries for topping
🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar:
- Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Combine:
- Add dry ingredients and milk alternately.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Bake:
- Pour into pan and bake 30–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & decorate:
- Let cool completely.
- Add whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top.
💡 Tips
- Toss strawberries in a little flour before adding—prevents sinking.
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
- Add a few drops of strawberry essence for stronger taste (optional).
✅ Why you’ll love it
- Soft and moist texture
- Natural fruity flavor
- Perfect for tea time, birthdays, or dessert
If you want, I can give you a 2-ingredient strawberry cake shortcut or a low-sugar version for a healthier option 👍