Description

A soft, moist strawberry-flavored cake topped with a luscious homemade frosting—perfect for any celebration or simply a sweet treat to brighten your day.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup whole milk

1/2 cup fresh strawberries, mashed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup fresh strawberries, mashed

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2–3 tablespoons heavy cream (adjust for consistency)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
Gently fold in the mashed strawberries until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the butter in a medium bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar, mashed strawberries, and vanilla extract. Gradually add heavy cream until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides. Decorate with fresh strawberry slices if desired.

Notes

If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture.

Make the cake a day ahead and store it in an airtight container.

Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version.

Use milk or coconut cream instead of heavy cream if needed.

Decorate with any fresh fruits like blueberries or peaches for variety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg