Craving a slice of summer? Look no further! Our mouthwatering Strawberry Cake is here to brighten your day! This easy-to-make delight is not just any cake—it’s packed with juicy strawberries and topped with a dreamy strawberry cream cheese frosting that you’ll want to devour straight from the bowl! Trust us, this homemade gem is the ultimate treat you need to celebrate the sunny days ahead.

Strawberry Cake

If you’re in search of the perfect dessert to celebrate the joys of summer, then you’ve absolutely got to try this **Strawberry Cake**! This delightful cake is not only easy to make but also unbelievably scrumptious. It’s truly the best cake featuring strawberries that you’ll ever bake, and it’s bound to become a favorite in your household!

Imagine slicing into a moist, fluffy strawberry cake that offers a taste of sunshine with every bite. The sweet fragrance of fresh strawberries fills your kitchen, making the baking experience even more delightful. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or just a sweet treat after dinner, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends!

But wait, it gets even better! This irresistible cake is generously topped with a luscious **strawberry cream cheese frosting** that is so creamy and rich, you’ll find yourself wanting to lick the bowl clean (and honestly, who could blame you?). The tanginess of the cream cheese combined with the sweetness of the strawberries creates a frosting that perfectly complements the cake’s flavor.

So, why not treat yourself and your loved ones to this homemade strawberry cake? It’s not just a dessert; it’s an experience filled with joy and deliciousness. Once you try this recipe, I guarantee you’ll be singing its praises all summer long!

Looking for more cake recipes?  Try our popular lemonade cake, moist yellow cake with chocolate frosting, or our ultimate chocolate cake with chocolate frosting!

Strawberry Cake Recipe

All you need to whip up a delicious, moist strawberry cake from scratch and frost it with the best strawberry frosting you’ve ever tasted are a few simple ingredients:

• cake flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• butter
• granulated sugar
• strawberries and/or strawberry jam
• eggs
• sour cream or plain yogurt
• pure vanilla extract
• milk
• strawberry puree (see note)
• freeze-dried strawberries
• cream cheese
• confectioners’ sugar

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I always like to start with the prep work.

You can either make your own strawberry puree or you can just use 1/2 cup strawberry jam – your choice. If you choose to make your own, simply cook over low heat 1/2 pound of chopped strawberries until they break down. You can add 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest if you like. Allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes and then mash up the fruit to make a strawberry puree. Allow it to cool while you whip up the cake.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Then grease and lightly flour two 9-inch cake pans.

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In one bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another, beat butter and sugar on high speed for 2 minutes until smooth.

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Beat in the egg whites on high speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing well. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed.

Gradually add dry ingredients on low speed, then slowly mix in milk until just combined.

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Fold in 1/2 cup of strawberry puree or strawberry jam, ensuring no lumps remain. The batter will be slightly thick.

I don’t like artificial color in my cake, but some like strawberry cake to look pink. If you like, add food coloring now.

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Pour batter evenly into two prepared pans.

Bake for 24-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans on a wire rack before frosting and assembling!

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While the cake is baking, let’s whip up the best strawberry cream cheese frosting you have ever tasted. Nope, I’m not over selling it!

Blend freeze-dried strawberries into a powder (about 1/2 cup). In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in butter. Add confectioners’ sugar, strawberry powder, 1 Tbsp milk, and vanilla.

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Beat until creamy. If needed, add another Tbsp of milk and a pinch of salt to taste. This will yield about 3 cups of frosting.

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Trim the tops of the cakes for a flat surface. Place one layer on your cake stand, frost the top.

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Then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.

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Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes to help it hold shape when sliced.  You can top with additional strawberries to make it extra pretty!

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Slice up your cake and serve. This is seriously the best strawberry cake I’ve ever tasted – super moist and flavorful. But the real star is the strawberry frosting! It is so good I have been found licking the bowl!

Nothing says summer quite like fresh, juicy strawberries in a moist, fluffy cake.

If you have any leftovers, store leftover cake covered for up to 5 days. In our experience, everyone comes for a second helping and we don’t have any leftovers!

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Imagine sinking your fork into a fluffy strawberry cake, bursting with juicy sweetness, and then being greeted by a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting that’s creamy and tangy. It’s a perfect dance of flavors that makes every bite feel like a celebration! If you love strawberries as much as we do, this dreamy treat is an absolute must-try!

 

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You’ve got to try this Strawberry cake! This easy-to-make best cake with strawberries is perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, a good week, or summer! It is topped with  a strawberry cream cheese frosting that will make you want to lick the bowl! Seriously, this homemade strawberry cake recipe is so yummy!