Description

This Strawberry Cake stands out with its beautiful pink color and sweet flavor from fresh strawberries. Simple to make and perfect for gatherings, this delicious cake is a must-try for anyone craving a delightful homemade dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound strawberries ((1 pint, 2 cups))
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup salted butter ((softened))
1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
strawberry reduction ((about ⅔ cup))
¼ cup sour cream ((room temperature))
¼ cup whole milk ((room temperature))
2 eggs ((room temperature))
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

To make the strawberry reduction, hull and halve the strawberries.
Blend the strawberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar until smooth.
Transfer the puree to a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 25-45 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens to about ⅔ cup.
Refrigerate the thickened reduction until it cools to room temperature, ideally overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a round or square baking pan with parchment and grease.
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt in a bowl and set aside.
Beat butter and sugar together in a mixer for 1 minute.
Add eggs and vanilla, beating for another minute.
Stir in sour cream, milk, and strawberry reduction until smooth, adding food coloring if desired.
Mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just incorporated without lumps.
Spread the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before removing it from the pan.
Once cooled, prepare the strawberry buttercream frosting and spread it on top of the cake.
Allow the frosting to set before slicing and serving at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

Make the strawberry reduction a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Check the cake for doneness by gently jiggling the pan; if it jiggles minimally, it’s done.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg