Strawberry Cake Recipe – Easy Homemade Strawberry Cake

There is nothing like the sweet smell of freshly baked strawberries in a soft and fluffy Strawberry Cake. If you are looking for a strawberry cake recipe that is moist, flavorful, and easy to make, you have come to the right place. This homemade Strawberry Cake is made with strawberries, simple pantry ingredients, and topped with light whipped cream for a beautiful bakery-style finish.

Whether you are baking a Strawberry Cake for a birthday, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or simply craving a fruity dessert, this Strawberry Cake is guaranteed to impress.

Why You Will Love This Strawberry Cake

This cake has a soft, moist crumb and a fresh strawberry flavour. It uses simple ingredients, is suitable for beginner bakers and can be decorated with whipped cream and fresh fruit for birthdays or other celebrations.

Every bite of the Strawberry Cake is packed with strawberry goodness making it one of the best homemade Strawberry Cakes you will ever bake.

Recipe Summary

• Prep time: 10 Minutes
• Bake time: 18 Minutes
• Cooling time: 10 Minutes
• Decorating time: 5 Minutes
• Total time: 60 Minutes
• Yield/servings: 1 Cake
• Pan size: 8-inch round

Ingredients for Strawberry Cake

strawberry puree.

1. 50g strawberries
2. ¼ cup milk.

For the Strawberry Cake you will need:

1. 3 eggs
2. ⅔ cup sugar
3. ½ cup oil
4. 1 cup all-purpose flour
5. 1 teaspoon baking powder
6. strawberry essence, 3-4 drops
7. 3 drops of red food coloring, which is optional

For decorating the Strawberry Cake, you will need:

• 1 cup of whipping cream
• 5 fresh chopped strawberries

How to Make Strawberry Cake

To make the perfect Homemade Strawberry Cake, follow these simple steps.

Step 1: Make the Strawberry Puree.

The strawberries should be thoroughly washed. Place 50 g of strawberries and ¼ cup of milk in a blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.

The fresh strawberry puree gives the cake its fruity flavor.

Beat Eggs and Sugar in Step 2.

Add the eggs and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until pale, light and fluffy.

This step will help give the Strawberry Cake a soft sponge consistency.

Step 3: Add Oil

Gradually add the oil and mix until combined. Oil helps keep the Strawberry Cake moist even after it’s been refrigerated.

Step 4: add the dry ingredients

Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until no dry flour remains.

The ingredients should be incorporated into the egg mixture slowly.

Add Strawberry Flavor (Step 5).

Add the prepared strawberry puree and strawberry essence to the batter. If you would like a pink Strawberry Cake you should add a small amount of red food coloring. Mix slowly until smooth.

For Step 6, you will need a baking pan.

Preheat the oven to 170°C. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.

The Strawberry Cake batter should be evenly poured into the pan.

Step 7: Bake

You should bake the Strawberry Cake for 30–40 minutes. You should check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, your Strawberry Cake is ready.

You should allow the Strawberry Cake to cool completely before decorating.

Decorating the Strawberry Cake

Whip the chilled cream until it forms firm peaks, then spread it over the completely cooled cake.

You can decorate the Strawberry Cake with:

chopped strawberries

whole strawberries

strawberry slices

white chocolate curls

The fresh strawberries make the Strawberry Cake look as beautiful as it tastes.

Tips for the Best Strawberry Cake

Making the perfect Moist Strawberry Cake Recipe is easy when you follow these tips.

• You should use fresh strawberries. Fresh berries provide the flavour and natural sweetness.
• You should not over mix. You should mix only until the flour disappears. Over mixing makes Strawberry Cakes dense.
• Use room-temperature eggs because they combine more evenly with the batter and help create a lighter texture.

Storage Tips

Store the decorated cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not leave a whipped-cream cake at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or more than 1 hour in very hot weather. Unfrosted cake layers may be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 2 months.

Serving Suggestions

This Fresh Strawberry Cake tastes amazing with a lot of things such as:

1. Hot tea
2. Coffee
3. Strawberry milkshake
4. Vanilla ice cream
5. berries
6. Lemonade
7. Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This cake is perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, picnics, anniversaries, Eid celebrations and family gatherings. It is a cake for any occasion.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can make the cake dense.
• Avoid adding too much food coloring; a few drops are enough.
• You should not skip parchment paper.
• Do not open the oven early.
• You should not frost the cake before it cools.

Asked Questions

Q) Can I use frozen strawberries?

Ans) Yes. Thaw frozen strawberries completely, drain excess liquid and then measure 50 g before blending.

Q) Can I make this cake without strawberry essence?

Ans) Yes, you can make this cake without strawberry essence. Fresh strawberry puree gives the cake natural strawberry flavour, while the essence makes it more pronounced.

Q) Can I use butter instead of oil?

Ans) You may replace the oil with the same measured quantity of melted and cooled butter. The cake may have a slightly firmer texture.

Q) Can I bake cupcakes using this recipe?

Ans) Yes, you can bake cupcakes using this recipe. You just need to divide the batter into cupcake liners and bake them for 18-22 minutes.

Q) Which frosting goes best with strawberry cake?

Ans) Whipped cream is a light option for strawberry cake, while cream cheese frosting, vanilla buttercream and white chocolate frosting also work well.

Final Thoughts

This homemade strawberry cake has a soft crumb, fresh fruit flavour and a light whipped-cream topping. For the best result, measure the ingredients carefully, avoid over mixing and let the sponge cool completely before decorating. Keep the finished cake refrigerated and serve it chilled or slightly cool.

You may also like Pineapple Upside Down Cake , Chocolate Mug Cake, Coffee Cake, and Chocolate Brownie Cake.

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Maryam Faiz

I am Maryam Faiz, the creator of Unique Crumbs, where I share beginner-friendly homemade recipes with simple ingredients, clear instructions and practical cooking tips.

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