Description
This Strawberry Cake bursts with flavor from fresh strawberries. Easy to make, it’s a perfect treat for gatherings or a sweet finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound strawberries ((1 pint, 2 cups))
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup salted butter ((softened))
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- strawberry reduction ((about â…” cup))
- ¼ cup sour cream ((room temperature))
- ¼ cup whole milk ((room temperature))
- 2 eggs ((room temperature))
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by making the strawberry reduction: hull the strawberries, cut them in half, and blend with 1 Tablespoon sugar until smooth.
- Transfer the puree to a saucepan and cook over medium heat until reduced to about â…” cup, stirring constantly.
- Store the reduction in the refrigerator until cooled.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a cake pan with parchment and grease.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 1 minute.
- Add in eggs and vanilla, mixing for another minute.
- Blend in sour cream, milk, and cooled strawberry reduction until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake on a wire rack, then transfer to a cake plate.
- Make the strawberry frosting and spread it gently over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Strawberry reduction can be made a day ahead and stored for best results.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and fluffiness.
Adding a few drops of pink gel food coloring can enhance the cake’s color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg