Easy Strawberry Cake
This moist and flavorful Easy Strawberry Cake features fresh strawberries baked into tender layers with a creamy strawberry frosting. Perfect for celebrations or everyday treats, this recipe is simple and sure to impress.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Cake:
- 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
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup strawberry puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt.
- Beat butter and sugar till fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding flour and milk.
- Fold in strawberries.
- Bake 25–30 min. Cool completely.
- Beat frosting ingredients till smooth.
- Assemble cake with frosting between layers and on top.
Notes
- Best served fresh but keeps well refrigerated.
- Can add a splash of lemon juice to frosting for extra tang.
- Garnish with fresh berries or mint for a festive look.