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Strawberry Cake recipe

A soft and fluffy strawberry cake made with fresh strawberry puree and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any celebration, this recipe is easy to customize with different strawberry cake designs and strawberry cake decorations. Whether you’re inspired by a strawberry shortcake aesthetic, planning birthday cake ideas, or keeping it simple and elegant, this cake is guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup strawberry puree fresh or frozen
  • Frosting of choice buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped cream
  • Fresh strawberries for topping and decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Add flour mixture and milk alternately, mixing until smooth.
  6. Fold in the strawberry puree.
  7. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
  9. Decorate with fresh strawberries and your favorite design style.

Notes

  • For stronger strawberry flavor, add a spoonful of strawberry jam to the batter.
  • Create a strawberry cake aesthetic by using pastel pink frosting and minimal decorations.
  • For a vintage cake feel, pipe rosettes and borders with buttercream.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.