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Strawberry Cake

A delightful, fluffy cake filled with fresh strawberries and topped with whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs Use room temperature
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Sliced evenly
Whipped Cream Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar For whipped cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For whipped cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries to maintain their shape.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Whipped Cream Preparation
  1. For the whipped cream, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Once the cakes are cooled, spread whipped cream between layers and on top of the cake.
Serving
  1. Garnish with extra strawberries and enjoy.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better incorporation. Bake the cake in advance and freeze; just add the whipped cream and strawberries before serving.