Easy Strawberry Cake

Name: Easy Strawberry Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 1 cup unsalted butter (softened); 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup whole milk; 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (chopped); 1 cup unsalted butter (softened); 4 cups powdered sugar; ½ cup strawberry puree; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

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By: Lina's Kitchen
Posted: 07/02/2025

If you need something sweet, juicy and light for dessert, I have the perfect thing for you: Easy Strawberry Cake. With juicy strawberries and fluffy, moist cake layers, it’s an ideal dessert for birthdays, brunches, or any time you want a sweet treat. And it’s this strawberry recipe type cake with a luscious and creamy frosting that can bring out the best of you creating a simple yet amazing dessert to enjoy and impress.

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With fresh or frozen strawberries, this cake shares bright juiciness with a crumb that is so very tender, it virtually dissolves in your mouth. Whether you’re a novice baker or a time-crunched celebrator bent on seeing your friends, this recipe fits the bill.

Why This Easy Strawberry Cake is So Good

Natural Sweet and Fresh Strawberry Taste

Tender moist crumb to layer.

Ingredients: Few; Assembly: Easy

Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any day worth celebrating

Can be made ahead and stored

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup whole milk

1 c.iterator fresh or frozen sliced strawberries

For the Strawberry Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

½ cup fresh strawberry puree (purée fresh or thawed strawberries)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat and prepare pans:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 2 (8-inch) round cake pans.

Mix dry ingredients:

In a cup, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

Cream butter and sugar:

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).

Add eggs and vanilla:

Beat in eggs, one at a time, after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.

Combine wet and dry:

Then add flour and milk alternating. Mix until just combined.

Fold in strawberries:

Gently fold in chopped strawberries.

Bake:

Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.

Cool:

Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare frosting:

Beat butter until creamy. Slowly beat in the confectioners sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.

Assemble:

Put one cake layer on a serving plate. Frost with some of the frosting, then put on second layer and frost top and sides.

Tips for Best Results

The best flavor results from using fresh strawberries, but frozen works well, too.

Don’t overmixing the batter to ensure the cake is tender.

If frosting is too soft, chill it before using.

Top with fresh strawberry slices or edible flowers for a pretty detail.

If frosted with fresh fruit, keep the cake in the refrigerator.

Storage and Reheating

Store The coolis/quiche may be stored covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Cake layers freeze well before being frosted. Wrap snugly and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in fridge before frosting.

FAQs

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes, you’ll want to thaw them and drain off any excess liquid before folding them into the batter.

Is this cake dairy-free?

No, but can be replaced with dairy free.

Can I make cupcakes instead?

Absolutely! Bake 18–22 minutes for cupcakes instead.