Best Homemade Strawberry Cake

Introduction

When I was a child, strawberry season meant one thing: my mom’s famous strawberry cake. She’d make it with fresh strawberries we picked ourselves, and the scent of sweet berries baking in the oven filled the house with joy. This cake is a celebration of those moments, with its moist layers, vibrant strawberry flavor, and creamy frosting. Whether for a birthday, holiday, or just because, this homemade strawberry cake is guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, puréed (about 1 pint)

For the Strawberry Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup strawberry purée
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions