Strawberry Swirl Cake
Strawberry Swirl Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the Strawberry Swirl
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and the remaining 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the 1/2 cup whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
For the strawberry swirl, combine the chopped fresh strawberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Mash lightly with a fork to create a chunky sauce. Let cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Pour about two-thirds of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan. Spoon dollops of the strawberry swirl over the batter. Top with the remaining cake batter, then spoon the rest of the strawberry swirl on top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the strawberry mixture into the batter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
Once the cake is completely cool (about 50 minutes), prepare the optional glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Swirl Cake
For the Cake
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the Strawberry Swirl
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and the remaining 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg fully before adding the next. Stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the 1/2 cup whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
For the strawberry swirl, combine the chopped fresh strawberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes. Mash lightly with a fork to create a chunky sauce. Let cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Pour about two-thirds of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan. Spoon dollops of the strawberry swirl over the batter. Top with the remaining cake batter, then spoon the rest of the strawberry swirl on top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the strawberry mixture into the batter.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
Once the cake is completely cool (about 50 minutes), prepare the optional glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
⏱️ 5 min