Fresh Strawberry Cake

Name: Fresh Strawberry Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (the cake’s tender structure); 1.5 cups granulated sugar (balances the strawberry brightness); 2 teaspoons baking powder (lifts the cake into a delicate crumb); 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt (enhances all flavors); 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (for richness and moisture); 2 large eggs, room temperature (bind and enrich); 0.5 cups whole milk, warmed slightly (keeps the batter smooth); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (warms the berry notes); 1 cup strawberry purée (about 1 pint of ripe strawberries, blended) (the soul of the cake); 0.5 cups chopped fresh strawberries (for delightful pockets of fruit); 1 unit optional: zest of one lemon (adds a lively lift)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:35min

This Fresh Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert that embodies the taste of summer with its fresh strawberries, tender crumb, and bright flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Updated at: Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:58:17 GMT