Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Mamaw Emily’s Strawberry Cake, a moist and fluffy dessert featuring layers of tender cake infused with fresh strawberries and creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this visually stunning cake will bring smiles and joy to your family gatherings and summer barbecues.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat milk, eggs, and softened butter until smooth. Gradually mix into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with whipped cream mixed with additional strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg