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Strawberry Cake (made with fresh strawberries)

Last updated on August 20, 2022 Author: Sabine / Also the Crumbs Please is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you

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strawberry layer cake decorated with flowers and fruit on a cake plate with a quarter missing

This elegant strawberry cake is easy to replicate even if you don't have a lot of baking experience. You only need 12 ingredients, and every single bite is beyond delicious. It's the perfect celebration cake and suitable to serve for any occasion. By the way, have you tried my blackberry cake?

strawberry layer cake decorated with flowers and fruit on a cake plate with a quarter missing
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  • More Summer recipes to try
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Photo tutorial

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat butter, oil, and sugar on medium speed until creamy for about 2 minutes.

mixing butter, oil, and sugar in a glass bowl

Add 1 egg at a time and mix until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla along with the last egg and mix just until combined.

mixing eggs into creamed butter

Alternately add dry ingredients, milk, dry ingredients, strawberry juice, and end with dry ingredients. Stir just until combined at every step.

mixing vanilla cake batter with a mixer

You will notice that the batter becomes a subtle pink color after adding the strawberry juice. Take special care not to overmix the batter.

mixing strawberry cake batter with an electric mixer in a bowl

Divide the batter into the three prepared baking pans equally and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Don't overbake or the cake will be dry. Then let cool to room temperature.

three pans equally filled with cake batter with one pan sitting on a kitchen scale

Once the cake layers are cooled, make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.

whipping cream with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl

Add the powdered sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form. In the photo below, you see the perfect texture for the frosting.

stabilized whipped cream in a mixing bowl

Cut a thin layer off the tops of your cakes to create a flat surface if needed. Place one cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate.

Then spread â…• of the frosting on top, sprinkle with Â½ of the chopped strawberries and spread â…• of the frosting over the strawberries. Repeat this process one more time.

cake layer topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries on a cake turner

Place the last layer on top and lightly frost the outside and the sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. It's just enough frosting to make a naked cake. Chill in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

frosted strawberry cake with flowers on top

FAQs about strawberries

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Unfortunately, not. Frozen strawberries do not pair well with this recipe. The cake is designed so that you can enjoy the taste of fresh and plump strawberries.

What to do when strawberries are not in season?

This recipe works well with other fruits or a combination of different fruits. Fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and peaches are tested and recommended alternatives.

How to stabilize the whipped cream frosting

Stabilized whipped cream frosting means the whipped cream is whipped with powdered sugar. The powdered sugar stabilizes the whipped frosting. Once the frosting has stabilized, it will not separate or seep into the cake. It's important to use really cold whipping cream.

Storage

It will last 3 days in the refrigerator. Make sure it is stored in an airtight container. Due to the heavy whipping cream, it will not last on the counter, so it must be refrigerated all the time.

Freezing

Wrap it with plastic wrap to protect it, then place it in an airtight freezer-safe container. It will last for 3 months in the freezer. To thaw, place it in the fridge overnight.

More Summer recipes to try

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
  • No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
  • Strawberry Cupcakes
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
  • Vanilla Milkshake

Recipe

strawberry layer cake decorated with flowers and fruit on a cake plate with a quarter missing

Strawberry Cake (made with fresh strawberries)

5 from 4 votes
Author Sabine
Calories: 494kcal
Servings: 16 servings
Prep 45 minutes minutes
Cook 18 minutes minutes
Chill 4 hours hours
Total 5 hours hours 3 minutes minutes
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This elegant layer cake is easy to replicate even if you don't have a lot of baking experience. You only need 12 ingredients, and every single bite is beyond delicious. 

Ingredients
 
 

batter

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup mild vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¾ cup strawberry juice

frosting

  • 3 cups heavy cream, cold
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3-4 cups chopped strawberries

Instructions

cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line the bottom and the sides of three 8" (20cm) baking pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl with a stand or handheld mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment, beat butter, oil, and sugar on medium speed until creamy for about 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 egg at the time and mix until fully incorporated. Add vanilla with the last egg and mix just to combine.
  • Alternately add dry ingredients, milk, dry ingredients, strawberry juice, and end with dry ingredients. Stir just until combined.*
  • Divide the batter into the three prepared baking pans equally. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Don't overbake or it will be dry. Let cool to room temperature.

frosting

  • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form. 

assembling

  • Cut a thin layer off the tops of your cakes to create a flat surface if needed.
  • Place one layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Spread â…• of the frosting on top, layer with ½ of the chopped strawberries, and spread â…• of the frosting over the strawberries. Repeat one more time.
  • Place last layer on top and lightly frost the outside and the sides with the remaining frosting. The frosting is just enough to make a naked cake. Chill in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Before serving, decorate with fresh berries and additional whipped cream to your preference. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days of freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

* If you want to have additional strawberries in the cake layers, then fold in 1 cup strawberries (144g) tossed in 2 tablespoon flour (17g), at this point.

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 910IUVitamin C: 20.1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1.5mg
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword strawberry and cream cake, strawberry cake, strawberry cake recipe
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About Sabine

Sabine is a professional baker, cookbook author, and award-winning food photographer.

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  1. Amal

    September 24, 2020 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    Moist and delicious. I’ve added strawberry jam to the puree and put it on tope of the cake layers. DELISH!!! I’m making it again for my friend’s birthday. Thank you!

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  2. Amber

    December 02, 2019 at 4:27 am

    5 stars
    The cake was flavorful and not overpoweringly sweet (like most buttercream cakes) due to the mild sweetness of the whipped cream, which my family really liked. I pureed strawberries instead of adding strawberry juice, and it gave a lovely strawberry flavor (and coloring) to the cake batter. While this cake was very tasty, I don't know if it would hold overnight -- as the whipped cream didn't actually seem quite so stable. The cake started slipping a little after a few hours, so it was slightly off center. I'm not sure if there's a better way to stabilize it further (gelatin?). Also, while flavorful, as we cut the cake it began to fall apart -- as the layers started slipping and the cake itself started to break apart. If I were to make this again -- I would do it in 2 layers and add the frosting shortly before serving. Alternately, I might make this as a trifle -- cutting the cake in cubes and layering with strawberries and (since stabilization isn't needed) unsweetened whipped cream. This was definitely tasty and worth making -- just watch out for the softness of the cake (maybe bake it longer than recommended?) and the stabilization (or lack thereof) of the cream.

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  3. Zerrin

    June 22, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    This is the BEST strawberry cake I've seen so far! Love how you decorated! Also, the step by step photos and all the information you share here make it sound easy to make. Can't wait to try it! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sabine

      July 01, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Thank you so much! I'm super happy that you like it. Happy baking!

      Reply

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