Description
A delicious and romantic strawberry cake perfect for Valentine’s Day. Layers of moist cake with fresh strawberries and creamy frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Fold in half of the sliced strawberries.
- Divide batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cakes cool completely before assembling.
- Spread whipped cream between layers and top with remaining strawberries.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Chill the cake before serving for easier slicing.
- Substitute fresh strawberries with strawberry jam if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, Valentine's Day dessert, romantic cake, homemade cake