Simply Strawberry Cake
There are some desserts that don’t need layers of frosting or elaborate decorations to steal the show. This Simply Strawberry Cake is one of them.
Made with fresh strawberries and a tender, buttery cake, it’s the kind of recipe that feels right at home from the first strawberries of spring all the way through the end of summer. It’s simple, beautiful, and lets the fresh fruit do all the work.
I originally discovered this recipe from Town & Country Magazine, and after making it myself, I knew it deserved a place in my recipe collection. I’ve included the original recipe below with credit because it’s one of those timeless desserts I find myself reaching for again and again.
Whether you’re baking for Mother’s Day, brunch, a baby shower, or simply because you found beautiful strawberries at the farmers market, this cake is always a good idea.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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If you’re looking for a delicious dessert for spring get togethers, you’ve found it! This past Monday I recreated Town & Country Market‘s Simply Strawberry Cake on my Monday Night Live Instagram & Facebook show. This recipe is simple to make and sure to please your guests!
2 cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup yogurt or sour cream
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 pound fresh strawberries, tops removed and sliced
Powdered sugar for garnish
1. Preheat oven to 350?. Prepare 9-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, salt and baking powder.
3. In a separate larger bowl beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in eggs one at a time to butter and sugar mixture. Add vanilla.
5. Add yogurt, milk, and lemon zest. Mix well.
6. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just incorporated. Don’t over mix.
7. Add half of your batter to prepared pan. Top with half of your prepared strawberries.
8. Add rest of batter and top with remaining strawberries. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for at least 15 minutes then remove and dust with powdered sugar to serve.
You can serve this with a dollop of yogurt or whipped cream and extra fresh strawberries.
Recipe from Town and Country Markets
What Makes This Strawberry Cake So Special?
Unlike many strawberry cakes that rely on gelatin or artificial flavoring, this cake lets fresh strawberries shine.
As the cake bakes, the berries soften and become jammy while their juices soak into the top of the cake. The result is a moist, buttery crumb with bursts of fresh strawberry in every bite.
It’s simple in the best possible way.
The Best Strawberries to Use
Fresh, ripe strawberries will give you the best flavor.
Look for berries that are:
If your strawberries are especially large, cut them into halves or quarters so they bake evenly throughout the cake.
Perfect Occasions to Bake It
One of the reasons I love this recipe is how versatile it is.
It’s perfect for:
There doesn’t always have to be a special occasion to bake a beautiful cake.
Sometimes all you need is a basket of fresh strawberries, a quiet afternoon in the kitchen, and a recipe you’ll want to make again next season.
This Simply Strawberry Cake is one of those timeless desserts that feels effortless but still manages to impress. It’s simple enough for a weekday treat, pretty enough for a celebration, and proof that fresh, seasonal ingredients often make the very best desserts.
If you give this cake a try, I’d love to hear what you think. And if you serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream, I definitely won’t blame you.
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I’m definitely making this cake.looks yummy …Can’t wait…ty
such lovely products