Indulge in this sweet and summery Strawberry Cake! It is a moist vanilla cake with fresh strawberries throughout. The 3 ingredient glaze has strawberries in it too! This cake is bursting in strawberry flavour and perfect for the season.
Whether it's for a warm summer afternoon or a simple party dinner cake, this is such a treat. It's got a strawberry pink glaze that is not only pretty but also delicious!
The cake comes together in one bowl with no electric mixer required. It is so easy!
Ingredients Notes
Here are a few ingredients needed in this strawberry cake. For the full recipe card with measurements, continue scrolling.
- Cornstarch: Although not mandatory, it adds a nice crumb to the cake!
- Eggs: Large eggs at room temperature.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is used.
- Leavening agents: Double check to see they are not expired.
- Strawberries: Make sure to use fresh, bright red strawberries.
- Lemon juice: This is used in the glaze and pairs so well with the sweet strawberries. You can also use freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Oil: I used a flavourless oil.
- White sugar: Both granulated sugar and powdered sugar are used in this recipe.
- Yogurt: You can use any room temperature yogurt or kefir.
Step by step instructions
Here is how to bake this strawberry cake. You will need a 9×9 baking pan lined with parchment paper, 3 mixing bowls, a spatula, and a whisk.
Step 1 – Prep. Slice the strawberries and set aside. Then zest the orange.
Step 2 – Mix dry ingredients. In a medium sized bowl, mix the dry ingredients and set aside.
Step 3 - Whisk wet ingredients. In a large bowl, add the eggs, white sugar, yogurt, vanilla, and oil. Whisk to combine and then set aside.
Step 4 - Combine. Add the dry and wet ingredients together and mix gently with a spatula until a soft cake batter forms.
Step 5 - Dust strawberries. In a bowl with the sliced strawberries, sprinkle 1 tbsp of flour and gently dust around to evenly coat them. Add them into the cake batter and mix a few times. Don't over-mix.
Step 6 - Bake. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 7 - Make the glaze. In a small bowl, mash the strawberries. Then add in the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Mix until a glaze forms.
Step 8 - Glaze the cake. Once the cake has completely cooled, pour the glaze evenly on top and spread around. Allow to set, and enjoy!
FAQ
How do I store this cake?
This cake is best served fresh day of. It stays good in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days! I don't recommend freezing it as the glaze doesn't thaw very well.
Do I have to make the glaze?
No! This is also a delicious strawberry cake recipe without the glaze.
Do I have to add the lemon juice?
No. It does help balance the sweetness from the powdered sugar and strawberries though. You can add water or milk instead.
Strawberry Cake
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cups white sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup yogurt or kefir, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
For the glaze
- 2 1/4 cups icing sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or orange juice, water, or milk
- 1-3 tbsp fresh strawberries smashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉/176℃. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. Slice the strawberries and set aside.1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Stir to combine and set aside.1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 tsp baking soda, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- In a large bowl, add the eggs, vanilla, oil, yogurt, and sugar. Whisk for 2-3 minutes until well combined.3/4 cups white sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tbsp vanilla
- Add the dry and wet ingredients together. With a spatula, gently fold until a soft cake batter forms. Don't over-mix!
- In the bowl with the sliced strawberries, lightly sprinkle 1 tbsp of flour on top and mix around to evenly coat the strawberries in the flour. Then add them into the bowl with the cake batter and stir to evenly combine and distribute. Don't over-mix!
- Transfer into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake the cake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- As the cake cools, make the glaze. In a bowl mash the fresh strawberries into small pieces/chunks (don't drain the juice). Add the powdered sugar and lemon juice in and stir until a glaze forms.2 1/4 cups icing sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1-3 tbsp fresh strawberries
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle, allow to set, and enjoy!
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