This Best Ever Strawberry Cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion, from birthdays to summer parties. The moist and flavorful cake is made with fresh strawberries and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It's a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add in buttermilk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Slice and serve, enjoying the burst of fresh strawberry flavor in every bite.
Interesting Facts
Strawberries are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, making this cake a delicious and healthy treat.
Cream cheese frosting complements the sweetness of the strawberries, creating a perfect balance of flavors.