Strawberry Birthday Cake Recipe From Scratch
Ingredients
Making a birthday cake is an exciting adventure. To create a delicious, moist strawberry birthday cake from scratch, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Two and a half cups of all-purpose flour, half a teaspoon of baking powder, a teaspoon of baking soda, half a teaspoon of salt, one cup of softened butter, two cups of sugar, four large eggs, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, one and a quarter cups of whole milk, two and a quarter cups of chopped fresh strawberries, and one tablespoon of all-purpose flour.
Instructions
To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries. Divide the batter evenly among the two prepared pans.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. To assemble the cake, spread a layer of your favorite buttercream frosting between the two cooled cakes. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream. Sprinkle the top with a few chopped fresh strawberries. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
One slice of this delicious strawberry birthday cake is sure to make your birthday celebration a sweet treat. Each slice contains approximately 590 calories, 20 grams of fat, 87 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein. It also contains 95 milligrams of cholesterol and 350 milligrams of sodium. Indulge in this special treat responsibly.
Tips for Making the Perfect Cake
When making a birthday cake from scratch, there are a few tips to keep in mind to ensure a delicious outcome. First, be sure to use room-temperature butter, eggs, and milk. Cold ingredients won’t mix together properly and can produce a dry, crumbly cake. Also, make sure to measure the ingredients accurately. Too much (or too little) of an ingredient can have a major impact on the texture of the cake. Lastly, don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the cake to become dense and rubbery.
Flavor Variations
This recipe is great as is, but you can also make a few variations to switch things up. Try using fresh blueberries or raspberries instead of strawberries. You can also add a teaspoon of almond or coconut extract to the batter for an added flavor. For a richer cake, use buttermilk instead of whole milk. Finally, if you’d like to make a chocolate version of this cake, add a quarter cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
Serving Suggestions
This strawberry birthday cake pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can also dress it up with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and a few extra strawberries. For an added touch of sweetness, drizzle the cake with a warm strawberry glaze. For a special occasion, top the cake with a few colorful candles and sing “Happy Birthday” for a truly memorable birthday celebration.
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