The Best Homemade Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe

Name: The Best Homemade Fresh Strawberry Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE STRAWBERRY PUREE:; 1/2 pounds Sliced Strawberries (about 2 Cups); 2 Tablespoons Sugar; FOR THE CAKE:; 2-1/2 cups Flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Butter, Room Temperature; 1-3/4 cup Sugar; 3/4 cups Whole Milk; 6 Egg Whites; 2 teaspoons Vanilla; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1/2 cups Sliced Strawberries; 1/4 cups Freeze-dried Strawberries; 1 package (8 Oz. Size) Cream Cheese, Room Temperature; 1/2 cups Butter, Room Temperature; 3-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar; Pinch Of Salt

Servings: persons

FOR THE STRAWBERRY PUREE:
1/2 pounds Sliced Strawberries (about 2 Cups)
2 Tablespoons Sugar
FOR THE CAKE:
2-1/2 cups Flour
2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Butter, Room Temperature
1-3/4 cup Sugar
3/4 cups Whole Milk
6 Egg Whites
2 teaspoons Vanilla
FOR THE FROSTING:
1/2 cups Sliced Strawberries
1/4 cups Freeze-dried Strawberries
1 package (8 Oz. Size) Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
1/2 cups Butter, Room Temperature
3-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
Pinch Of Salt

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
For the strawberry puree, add sliced strawberries to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle sugar onto the strawberries. Toss them gently then roast in the the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 to 10 minutes. Add strawberries to a blender and puree until smooth. You should end up with about 1/2 cup puree.
3
Keep oven at 350u00b0F. Grease two 8-inch cake pans. Set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. In a large measuring cup, whisk strawberry puree, milk, egg whites, and vanilla until well-combined.
6
On low speed, add half of the dry ingredients, then all of the wet, and finish with the remaining dry. Beat until batter is smooth.
7
Pour batter in prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cake layers to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack and cool to room temperature.
8
To make the frosting, add sliced strawberries and freeze-dried strawberries to blender. Process until smooth. Set aside. In your stand mixer fitted with the paddle or whisk attachment, beat cream cheese on high speed for about 1 minute, or until smooth and creamy. Add butter and beat until combined. Add strawberry mixture, powdered sugar, and pinch of salt and beat on medium-high speed until completely smooth and fluffy.
9
To assemble the cake, use a large serrated knife to slice a thin layer off of the top of the cakes to create a flat top. Place 1 cake layer onto your cake stand and evenly spread a layer of frosting. Top with second layer and spread remaining frosting over the top and sides of cake. Sprinkle top with crumbled freeze-dried strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

1703

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE STRAWBERRY PUREE:, 1/2 pounds Sliced Strawberries (about 2 Cups), 2 Tablespoons Sugar, FOR THE CAKE:, and more.

Yes, The Best Homemade Fresh Strawberry Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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The Best Homemade Fresh Strawberry Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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