🍓 Homemade Strawberry Cake Recipe – A Burst of Berry Bliss

There’s something timeless and comforting about a strawberry cake. The vibrant pink hue, the sweet fruity flavor, and the soft, moist crumb make it a favorite for birthdays, brunches, or just a mid-week treat. This Homemade Strawberry Cake is made with real strawberries — no artificial flavors or boxed mixes. Just pure, fresh goodness in every bite!

🍓 Ingredients

For the Strawberry Puree:

• Fresh strawberries – 2 cups, hulled

• Sugar – 2 tbsp (optional, for extra sweetness)

For the Cake:

• All-purpose flour – 2 ½ cups (300g)

• Baking powder – 2 ½ tsp

• Baking soda – ½ tsp

• Salt – ½ tsp

• Unsalted butter – ¾ cup (170g), softened

• Granulated sugar – 1 ½ cups (300g)

• Eggs – 3 large

• Vanilla extract – 2 tsp

• Strawberry puree – ¾ cup

• Buttermilk – ½ cup

🍓 For the Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:

• Unsalted butter – 1 cup (225g), softened

• Powdered sugar – 3 ½ cups (400g), sifted

• Strawberry puree – ¼ cup

• Vanilla extract – 1 tsp

• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Strawberry Puree

• Blend fresh strawberries until smooth. Simmer in a saucepan over medium heat for 15–20 minutes until reduced to about ¾ cup. Cool completely before using.

2. Prepare the Cake Batter

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.

• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

• In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.

• Add the cooled strawberry puree and mix well.

• Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.

3. Bake the Cake

• Divide batter between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

• Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

4. Make the Strawberry Buttercream

• Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually.

• Mix in strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.

5. Assemble the Cake

• Place one cake layer on a plate, spread frosting over the top.

• Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.

• Decorate with fresh strawberries for a gorgeous finish.

🍰 Tips & Variations

• Extra Moisture: Brush layers with strawberry syrup before frosting for extra flavor.

• Color Boost: Add a drop of natural beet juice or pink gel food coloring if desired.

• Cupcake Option: This batter works great for cupcakes too! Bake 18–20 minute

🌸 Perfect For:

• Mother’s Day

• Baby Showers

• Spring Brunches

• Valentine’s Day

 Final Thought

This strawberry cake is a beautiful celebration of fresh fruit and homemade goodness. It's sweet, tangy, soft, and simply irresistible. Once you try it from scratch, you'll never look at boxed strawberry cake the same way again!

🍓 Strawberry Cake with Buttercream Frosting – Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)

Nutrient	Amount per Serving
Calories	430 kcal
Total Fat	22 g
└ Saturated Fat	13 g
Cholesterol	90 mg
Sodium	200 mg
Total Carbohydrates	56 g
└ Dietary Fiber	1 g
└ Sugars	38 g
Protein	4 g
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin C (from strawberries)	15 mg

 Notes:

• Calculations are approximate.

• Nutrition may vary depending on specific brands or ingredient substitutions.

• You can reduce sugar by cutting back in the frosting or using natural sweeteners.

• Use Greek yogurt or reduced-fat butter to lighten up the recipe.

Description:

Indulge in the sweet taste of summer with this Homemade Strawberry Cake recipe, made with real strawberries and topped with a dreamy strawberry buttercream frosting. This cake is soft, moist, and bursting with natural berry flavor — no artificial colors or boxed mixes needed! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just treating yourself, this recipe brings the perfect balance of fruity freshness and rich texture. With step-by-step images, detailed instructions, and baking tips, this blog post will guide you from start to delicious finish.

From making your own strawberry puree to the final slice adorned with fresh berries, this cake is a labor of love that’s well worth the effort. 💕