Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe
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A light and fluffy fresh strawberry cake made with real strawberries, perfect for spring and summer occasions.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1–2 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup chopped strawberries (for folding into batter)
- Whipped cream or cream cheese frosting (optional, for topping)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Puree 2 cups of strawberries in a blender or food processor and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in the strawberry puree and food coloring, if using.
- Add the flour mixture alternately with sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- The cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg