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Strawberry Cake Recipe (Easy & Moist)

This homemade strawberry cake from scratch features ultra-moist layers infused with fresh strawberry puree and topped with creamy strawberry buttercream. Perfect for summer celebrations, it delivers intense berry flavor and tender crumb that stays fresh for days.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 482
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE CAKE:
  • 2 ½ cups (290g) cake flour, sifted
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk
  • ¾ cup (180g) strawberry puree (reduced from 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • FOR STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM:
  • 1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup strawberry puree
  • 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
  • Pinch salt

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • 3x 8-inch round cake pans
  • Saucepan
  • Wire racks

Method
 

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  2. 1. Reduce strawberry puree by simmering 1 ½ cups pureed strawberries to ¾ cup; cool.
  3. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F; prep pans.
  4. 3. Sift dry ingredients.
  5. 4. Cream butter, sugar, oil 3-5 min.
  6. 5. Add eggs one by one, then alternate wet/dry.
  7. 6. Bake 25-30 min; cool.
  8. 7. Beat buttercream ingredients fluffy.
  9. 8. Assemble and chill.

Nutrition

Calories: 482 | Carbohydrates: 68 | Protein: 5 | Fat: 22 | Fiber: 1 | Sugar: 50

Notes

STORAGE: Refrigerate frosted cake up to 5 days; room temp serve.
MAKE AHEAD: Bake layers 2 days ahead, wrap tightly.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Dairy-free: vegan butter/oil, almond milk. Gluten-free: 1:1 blend + xanthan.
PRO TIPS: Reduce puree fully to avoid sogginess; cream fats 5 min for air; level layers for stability.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Garnish with fresh berries; pair with tea or salads; slice chilled for clean cuts.
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