Description
A quick and delightful strawberry cake that’s moist, tender, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (Scoop and level for accurate measurement.)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (Use room temperature butter.)
- 2 large eggs (Use room temperature eggs.)
- 0.5 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced (Fresh strawberries preferred.)
- Whipped cream for topping (Optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Serve with whipped cream on top, if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to two days. Wrap slices in plastic wrap for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Cake, Dessert
- Cuisine: American