Easter Strawberry Cake

Easter Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for the spring season. This cake is made with fresh strawberries and has a light and fluffy texture that is sure to please your taste buds. In this recipe, we will show you how to make this delicious cake step-by-step.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Whipped cream, for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the sliced strawberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve the cake with whipped cream and additional sliced strawberries, if desired.
Appearance and Taste:
This Easter Strawberry Cake is a beautiful pink color with slices of fresh strawberries throughout. The texture is light and fluffy, and the taste is sweet and fruity with a hint of vanilla. The whipped cream adds a creamy and decadent touch to this already delicious dessert.
Type of Dish: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Strawberries, Flour, Butter