Strawberry Cake

Here’s a recipe for a delicious Strawberry Cake that’s fresh, fruity, and perfect for any occasion:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1 pound (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling on strawberries)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the strawberries: Hull and halve the strawberries, then set them aside. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar over the strawberries to help release their juices.
3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just until everything is combined.
6. Assemble the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Arrange the strawberries, cut side down, on top of the batter. The strawberries will sink slightly as the cake bakes, creating a moist and fruity texture.
7. Bake the cake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
8. Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

This strawberry cake is light and packed with fresh strawberry flavor!