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Strawberry Dream Cake

A light and fluffy cake bursting with the flavor of fresh strawberries and topped with whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling and Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
Baking
  1. Fold in the sliced strawberries into the batter.
  2. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Decorating
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
  2. Once cooled, top the cake with whipped cream and garnish with reserved strawberry slices.

Notes

For whipped cream alternatives, consider using mascarpone or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.