Strawberry Cake
Strawberry Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberries
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the whole milk, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the 2 large eggs to the batter one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling process is crucial for preventing the cake from crumbling during assembly and can take up to 45 minutes to 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min
- 8
While the cake cools, prepare the whipped cream. In a separate large, chilled bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip, or it will turn grainy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Slice the hulled fresh strawberries into uniform pieces, reserving a few whole strawberries for garnish if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Once the cake is completely cool, carefully slice it horizontally into two even layers using a serrated knife. Place one cake layer onto your desired serving plate.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Spread a generous layer (about 1/3 of the total whipped cream) over the first cake layer. Arrange about half of the sliced strawberries evenly on top of the whipped cream.
⏱️ 3 min
- 12
Carefully place the second cake layer on top of the strawberries. Spread another layer of whipped cream over the top of the second cake layer, and then arrange the remaining sliced strawberries on top.
⏱️ 3 min
- 13
Garnish the top of the cake with any remaining whipped cream and whole fresh strawberries as desired. For best results, chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Cake
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberries
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the whole milk, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the 2 large eggs to the batter one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling process is crucial for preventing the cake from crumbling during assembly and can take up to 45 minutes to 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min - 8
While the cake cools, prepare the whipped cream. In a separate large, chilled bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip, or it will turn grainy.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Slice the hulled fresh strawberries into uniform pieces, reserving a few whole strawberries for garnish if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the cake is completely cool, carefully slice it horizontally into two even layers using a serrated knife. Place one cake layer onto your desired serving plate.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Spread a generous layer (about 1/3 of the total whipped cream) over the first cake layer. Arrange about half of the sliced strawberries evenly on top of the whipped cream.
⏱️ 3 min - 12
Carefully place the second cake layer on top of the strawberries. Spread another layer of whipped cream over the top of the second cake layer, and then arrange the remaining sliced strawberries on top.
⏱️ 3 min - 13
Garnish the top of the cake with any remaining whipped cream and whole fresh strawberries as desired. For best results, chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set.
⏱️ 3 min