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Perfect Homemade Strawberry Cake Recipe!

Strawberry Cake Recipe

This strawberry cake is soft, fruity, and naturally sweet made with real purée and no artificial flavoring. It’s perfect for spring gatherings or anytime you crave a light, homemade dessert.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 833kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 14

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (medium and large)
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Sifter
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9-inch cake pans or loaf tin
  • Cooling Rack
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 3 ounce package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 ¾ cups sifted cake flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • ½ cup strawberry puree
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan(s).
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in the strawberry Jell-O and strawberry purée until combined.
    Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the strawberry Jell-O and strawberry purée until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
    In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
  • Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the batter, mixing gently.
    Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the batter, mixing gently.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract, then pour batter evenly into the pans.
    Stir in the vanilla extract, then pour batter evenly into the pans.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
    Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving. Perfect Homemade Strawberry Cake Recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 833kcal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 96g | Vitamin A: 1221IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg