Old-Fashioned Strawberry Cake
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Cake is a nostalgic dessert that captures the essence of summer with its sweet, juicy strawberries and fluffy cake layers. Perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat at home, this cake is sure to impress both family and friends. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll create a delightful dessert that bursts with flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Puree the strawberries in a blender; set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream butter until light. Gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time with vanilla until mixed well.
- Alternately add dry mixture and milk to the butter mixture; fold in strawberry puree gently.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a flavor twist, try adding lemon zest to the batter or swapping strawberries for raspberries. Store leftover cake tightly covered at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to one week.