This Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe is incredibly effortless to make and boasts a tender and damp texture. It is packed with the rich and succulent taste of fresh strawberries, and the accompanying strawberry sauce is sure to delight your taste buds.
This cake made with strawberries is a winner on all fronts: it calls for uncomplicated ingredients, is effortless to prepare, is ideal for gatherings, and is absolutely delicious. The cake is faultless in every aspect. It is a dessert that is guaranteed to please everyone, but be aware (just so you know) that it vanishes quickly!
The natural goodness of plump strawberries is undeniable, but when incorporated into a cake, their luscious taste is elevated, resulting in an explosion of strawberry flavor with every delectable bite.
This cake is incredibly easy to make because it doesn’t require any frosting or layering, yet it still packs a flavorful punch. For an extra special treat, try drizzling each slice with the easy-to-make 2-ingredient strawberry sauce. It’s so delicious that every plate will be licked clean, and it can be used in a variety of ways.
Ingredients to Make Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe
The pantry essentials are all you need for these ingredients. The cake is filled with fresh strawberries both in the middle and on top. To make both the cake and sauce, you will require nearly 2 pounds of strawberries.
This uncomplicated strawberry sauce requires only two components – fresh strawberries and sugar – and can be prepared in a jiffy using a food processor or blender. To prepare this effortless strawberry cake, gather the following ingredients.
- Eggs – For optimal results, it is recommended to use eggs that are at room temperature.
- Granulated sugar is a versatile ingredient that can be used in both the cake and the strawberry sauce. Depending on the sweetness of your strawberries, you can adjust the amount of sugar to your liking to balance out any tartness or sweetness.
- Sour cream is a delightful addition to your cake recipe as it imparts a rich and flavorful taste.
- Oil can help create a tender and moist texture in baked goods. For this purpose, you may consider using either extra light olive oil or vegetable oil.
- Vanilla extract Our preferred choice for vanilla flavoring is Homemade Vanilla Extract as it provides superior quality and taste.
- All-purpose flour creates a tender crumb that is not excessively dense or weighty.
- Baking powder – leavening that gives rise to the cake
- Salt is a vital ingredient in achieving flavor balance in dishes. Fine sea salt is commonly utilized in our culinary preparations.
- Fresh strawberries For the cake, it is recommended to use 12 oz of fresh strawberries, while for the strawberry sauce, 16 oz of fresh strawberries are ideal. Although, frozen strawberries are optional for the sauce.
How to Make Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe
To start, grease a springform pan with a diameter of 9 inches and place a sheet of parchment paper at the bottom.
Next, heat your oven to 375˚F. For the cake, you will need 12 oz of strawberries. Take 6 oz of strawberries and cut them into small cubes. Take the remaining 6 oz and slice them in half.
In a generously sized mixing bowl, utilizing an electric hand mixer (or a stand mixer), combine 2 eggs and 1 cup of sugar and whip on high speed for 5 minutes or until the mixture becomes light in color and thick.
Incorporate 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla into the mixture and beat at a low speed until thoroughly blended.
Combine 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they are well incorporated. With the mixer set to medium/low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the batter in thirds. Allow the flour to incorporate with each addition, and continue mixing until the ingredients are well combined. It is important not to over-mix the batter.
To start, pour half of the cake batter into the pan that has been prepared and ready.
Next, add 6 oz of strawberries that have been diced on top of the batter, and then spread the remaining batter over the strawberries.
To finish, take 6 oz of strawberries that have been halved and cover the surface of the batter with them, pressing them down slightly into the batter.
Place the pan in the oven and bake at 375˚F for about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once done, allow the cake to rest in the pan for 15-20 minutes before removing the ring.
Gently slide a narrow spatula along the sides of the cake to release it from the pan. Then, move it onto a cake plate. Let it cool until it reaches room temperature or becomes slightly warm. If desired, sprinkle it with some confectioner’s sugar before serving. Finally, pour a generous amount of strawberry syrup on each individual slice.
How to Make Strawberry Sauce:
As the cake is cooking, prepare the strawberry sauce by blending 16 oz of strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar (or to your preferred sweetness level) in a food processor or blender until it becomes puree.
Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe
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Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup light olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 12 oz strawberries, hulled
- 1 tsp powdered sugar, for dusting, optional
StrawberrySauce Ingredients:
- 16 oz strawberries, hulled and halved
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, or to taste
Instructions
- To start, grease a springform pan with a diameter of 9 inches and place a sheet of parchment paper at the bottom. Next, heat your oven to 375˚F. For the cake, you will need 12 oz of strawberries. Take 6 oz of strawberries and cut them into small cubes. Take the remaining 6 oz and slice them in half.
- In a generously sized mixing bowl, utilizing an electric hand mixer (or a stand mixer), combine 2 eggs and 1 cup of sugar and whip on high speed for 5 minutes or until the mixture becomes light in color and thick.
- Incorporate 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla into the mixture and beat at a low speed until thoroughly blended.
- Combine 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they are well incorporated. With the mixer set to medium/low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the batter in thirds. Allow the flour to incorporate with each addition, and continue mixing until the ingredients are well combined. It is important not to over-mix the batter.
- To start, pour half of the cake batter into the pan that has been prepared and ready.Next, add 6 oz of strawberries that have been diced on top of the batter, and then spread the remaining batter over the strawberries. To finish, take 6 oz of strawberries that have been halved and cover the surface of the batter with them, pressing them down slightly into the batter. Place the pan in the oven and bake at 375˚F for about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once done, allow the cake to rest in the pan for 15-20minutes before removing the ring.
- Gently slide a narrow spatula along the sides of the cake to release it from the pan. Then, move it onto a cake plate. Let it cool until it reaches room temperature or becomes slightly warm. If desired, sprinkle it with some confectioner's sugar before serving. Finally, pour a generous amount of strawberry syrup on each individual slice.
How to MakeStrawberry Sauce:
- As the cake is cooking, prepare the strawberry sauce by blending 16 oz of strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar (or to your preferred sweetness level) in a food processor or blender until it becomes puree.
