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Strawberry Cake

This strawberry cake features a tender, moist crumb infused with fresh, naturally tangy strawberries. The recipe involves mixing simple ingredients, folding in sliced berries, and gently baking until golden, resulting in a bright, juicy interior with a slightly crisp top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Knife for slicing

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy, releasing a sweet aroma.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, whisking well after each addition to incorporate air and create a light batter.
  5. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, stirring gently until everything is well combined and has a slightly glossy appearance.
  6. Gradually fold the sifted flour into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula, mixing just until the batter is smooth and no streaks remain.
  7. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter, which will look speckled with bright red.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with the spatula for an even surface.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
  11. Slice the cake and serve, revealing the juicy strawberries embedded in the moist crumb, with a fragrant aroma filling the room.

Notes

For a more pronounced strawberry flavor, fold in a handful of chopped fresh strawberries just before baking. You can also dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream for extra richness.