Description
Decadent Strawberry Butter Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the perfect balance of rich butter flavor and fresh strawberry goodness. Each slice is a celebration of sweetness and comfort, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings and impressing your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sugar
- 2 cups granulated sugar
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Flour
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Baking Powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Milk
- 1 cup milk
Fresh Strawberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cake bakes evenly and rises perfectly.
- Prepare Your Baking Pan: Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper. This will prevent the cake from sticking and make for easy removal.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This process incorporates air, which helps the cake rise.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. This helps create a smooth batter and ensures even distribution of ingredients.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the fresh strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter for delicious bites in every slice.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents it from becoming soggy.
Notes
- Use Fresh Strawberries: Fresh, ripe strawberries will provide the best flavor and texture for your cake.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until combined to keep the cake tender.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Test for Doneness: Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Let It Rest: Allow the cake to rest before serving to let the flavors meld and improve the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg