Description
Best Strawberry Cake Ever is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with its luscious layers of moist vanilla cake and fresh strawberries. Topped with airy whipped cream frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual weeknight indulgences. Each bite brings joy and smiles, making it more than just a treat; it’s an experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk until well combined. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; frost cooled cakes generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg