Strawberry Cake - Soft, Moist & Irresistible

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Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)

The Perfect Homemade Strawberry Cake Recipe – Fresh, Flavorful, and Unforgettable!

If you’re someone who loves desserts made with fresh, natural ingredients, this Strawberry Cake recipe is for you. Made with juicy, ripe strawberries and no artificial flavours, it’s the ultimate combination of ease and joy.

Whether you’re baking for a loved...

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
55min
Total Time
1hr 15min
Strawberry Cake - Soft, Moist & Irresistible  recipe

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1 slice)
  • 500g
    fresh strawberries
  • 2cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1pinch
    salt
  • 2piece
    eggs
  • 1cup
    sugar
  • 1tsp
    vanilla essence
  • 1tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2cup
    oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 1cup
    plain yogurt
  • Icing sugar/powdered sugar (for dusting)

How to make Strawberry Cake - Soft, Moist & Irresistible

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Cake Tin

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (fan mode). Grease a 9-inch round cake tin and line both the base and sides with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.

Prepare the Strawberries

  1. Wash the strawberries thoroughly. Dice a few strawberries for mixing into the batter and slice the remaining in half for topping. Set aside.

    Step 2.1: Wash the strawberries thoroughly

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  1. Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and set it aside.

Combine the Wet Ingredients

  1. In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and add the sugar, vanilla essence, lemon juice, oil, and yogurt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

    Step 4.1: In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and add the sugar, vanilla essence, lemon juice, oil, and yogurt

Create the Batter

  1. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Avoid overmixing, as it may result in a dense cake.

  2. Gently fold in the diced strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

    Step 5.1: Gently fold in the diced strawberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter

For Baking

  1. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake tin, spreading it evenly. Arrange the halved strawberries on top for decoration.

    Step 6.1: Transfer the batter to the prepared cake tin, spreading it evenly
  2. Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Then, loosely cover the cake with foil to prevent over-browning and continue baking for another 8-10 minutes, or until a skewer or toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

    Step 6.1: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes
    Step 6.2: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes

Cool & Serve

  1. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Dust the top with icing sugar before slicing.

  2. Serve as is, or pair it with cream or a scoop of ice cream for a delightful treat!

    Step 7.1: Serve as is, or pair it with cream or a scoop of ice cream for a delightful treat!

Tips & Tricks

  1. The combination of yogurt, oil, and fresh strawberries adds moisture, resulting in a denser batter that requires a slightly longer baking time for even cooking.

  2. Greasing and lining the cake tin ensures that the cake can be removed effortlessly once baked.

  3. Stirring the batter too much can lead to a dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined for a soft and airy texture.

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