This fresh strawberry cake is soft, buttery, and studded with juicy berries in every bite. A simple creamed batter comes together in minutes, then bakes up golden with fresh strawberries folded through and crowning the top. If you love easy sweet bakes, you will also enjoy our Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Chocolate-Glazed Cottage Cheese Bars.
Ingredients
- 120 g (1/2 cup) butter, softened
- 250-300 g (1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cups) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 200 ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) milk
- 350 g (2 3/4 cups) flour
- 300 g (10.5 oz) strawberries, plus extra for topping
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter with the sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the milk.
- Sift in the flour with the baking powder and mix well; fold in the strawberries.
- Spread the batter in a lined pan and decorate the top with more strawberries.
- Bake at 180C (350F) for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Tips
Tip 1: Toss the strawberries in a spoonful of flour before folding them in to help keep them from sinking.
Tip 2: Do not overmix once the flour goes in — a light hand keeps the crumb tender.
Tip 3: For more classic cake inspiration, browse the baking recipes at Allrecipes.
Nutrition
Nutrition per 100 g: 165 kcal, protein 6.6 g, fat 7.2 g, carbs 17.3 g.