Ah yes! A soft, light strawberry cake — fluffy, fruity, and perfect for birthdays, tea time, or just because. 🍓🎂 Let’s make it classic and melt-in-your-mouth good.
🍓 Strawberry Cake (Soft & Light)
Ingredients (8–10 servings)
For the Cake
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry puree (fresh or thawed frozen strawberries, blended)
For the Frosting
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan (or line with parchment paper)
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
3. Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes)
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each
- Stir in vanilla extract
4. Combine Wet & Dry
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients
- Fold in strawberry puree gently until evenly combined
5. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan
- Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
- Let cake cool completely before frosting
6. Make Frosting
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form
- Fold in chopped strawberries if desired
7. Frost & Serve
- Spread whipped cream frosting evenly on cooled cake
- Decorate with strawberry slices or more puree drizzle
- Chill for 30 minutes for best texture
✨ Tips for a Soft, Light Strawberry Cake
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for better rise
- Puree fresh strawberries for natural flavor and color
- Fold gently to keep the batter airy
- Optional: add a few drops of red or pink food coloring for a brighter cake
If you want, I can also give a “one-bowl, super-fluffy strawberry cake” version — even lighter, no mixer needed, and perfect for beginners.
Do you want me to make that version?