Ingredients
Scale
You don’t need a pantry full of exotic ingredients to whip up this delightful cake. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2% works best)
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Substitution tip: If fresh strawberries aren’t available, feel free to use frozen ones—just make sure to thaw and drain them well.
Instructions
Let’s dive into making this scrumptious cake. It’s as easy as pie—or cake, in this case!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Remember, lumps are okay!
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pro tip from my kitchen: If you want a slightly crispy top, sprinkle a bit of sugar over the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Strawberry Cake Easy Recipe, recipe, cooking, food
