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Strawberry Cake

This delightful Strawberry Cake is moist, berry-infused, and topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, making it the ultimate dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Let them sit for about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
  6. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract just until the batter is smooth.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. While the cakes cool, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  2. Once the cakes are cooled, place one layer on your serving platter. Spread a layer of the strawberry mix on top, then top with whipped cream.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process. Frost the whole cake with the remaining whipped cream.
Serving
  1. Garnish with a few fresh strawberries on top, slice it up, and enjoy!

Notes

For a quicker option, use store-bought frosting. You can also add blueberries or raspberries to the filling.