Description
This Simple Strawberry Cake is soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor! Made with real strawberries and topped with light strawberry whipped cream, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether for a birthday, afternoon tea, or summer treat, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! 🍰✨
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or yogurt
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed
For the Strawberry Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for macerating)
For the Strawberry Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Cream butter & sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
4️⃣ Combine wet & dry: Mix in sour cream and strawberry puree. Gradually add dry ingredients, stirring until combined.
5️⃣ Bake: Pour batter into the cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
6️⃣ Prepare whipped cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and strawberry puree until soft peaks form.
7️⃣ Assemble: Spread whipped cream over the cooled cake and top with sliced strawberries.
8️⃣ Serve & enjoy! 🍰
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes