Delicious Vanilla Cake with Fresh Strawberries
This light and fluffy vanilla cake topped with fresh strawberries is the perfect treat for any celebration or casual dessert at home.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup milk Use whole milk for richer taste.
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs Add the eggs one at a time.
Toppings
- to taste Fresh strawberries, sliced Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- to taste Whipped cream Optional for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembly
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread slices of fresh strawberries on top.
- Add the second layer and repeat.
- Optionally, top with whipped cream and garnish with more strawberries.
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Don't overmix the batter; mix just until combined for a lighter cake.