Description
Delightful strawberry cake weaves homemade magic into each sweet slice, blending fresh berries with classic baking techniques. Moist layers crowned with luscious frosting promise a memorable dessert that will enchant you with its pure, simple elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
cake base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
fruit and flavoring:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
dairy and moisture:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend.
- In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer at medium speed for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract and strawberry puree, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a smooth texture.
- Fold in sour cream and milk, creating a silky, even cake batter with a delicate pink hue.
- Dice fresh strawberries into small, uniform pieces and gently fold into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled, decorate with additional fresh strawberries or a light strawberry glaze if desired.
Notes
- Check strawberry ripeness by selecting deep red, fragrant berries without bruises or soft spots for maximum flavor intensity.
- Sift dry ingredients twice to eliminate lumps and create an ultra-smooth, light cake texture that melts in your mouth.
- Soften butter at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure perfect creaming and even ingredient incorporation.
- Use full-fat buttermilk and sour cream to guarantee a moist, tender crumb that stays fresh longer and delivers rich taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg