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Strawberry Cake

Moist Strawberry Cake Recipe Bursting with Fresh Flavor

This Moist Strawberry Cake is a refreshing dessert showcasing strawberries in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 500 g fresh strawberries diced for batter and halved for topping
  • 250 g caster sugar or granulated sugar
  • 120 ml canola or vegetable oil neutral oil preferred
  • 3 large eggs approximately 50g each
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 60 ml lemon juice 1/4 cup
  • 200 g unsweetened yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
For Serving
  • whipped cream optional
  • icing sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 23 cm (9 inch) cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Strawberry Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Grease a 23 cm (9”) cake pan with butter or oil and line the bottom with baking paper.
  2. Wash and dice approximately 1 lb (500g) of strawberries into 1.5 cm pieces for the cake batter. Halve remaining strawberries for topping.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the diced strawberries on top. Pour remaining batter and top with halved strawberries.
  6. Bake for about 50 minutes, until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto a cooling rack and remove baking paper.
  8. Dust with icing sugar and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh strawberries are crucial for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake fluffy. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or at room temperature for 1-2 days.

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