The soft strawberry cake is one of those desserts that smell of spring and home. Soft, fragrant and full of fresh strawberries, it’s perfect when this fruit is in season, sweet and juicy. It’s a simple, genuine and very easy cake to prepare, ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack or as a dessert to share. A recipe that always works and that wins you over with the first bite.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10-12
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup milk
- cups (sliced) fresh strawberries
- vanilla (vanilla extract)
- 1 baking powder (for cakes)
Steps
For the preparation of the soft strawberry cake watch the video HERE.
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Start by whisking the eggs with the sugar until you get a light, airy and creamy mixture. Add the oil and the milk, continuing to mix gently.
Add the sifted flour, the baking powder and the vanilla aroma, mixing well until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous batter. Clean the strawberries, cut them into pieces and add about half of them into the batter.
Mix gently. Pour the batter into a pan lined with parchment paper. Arrange the remaining strawberries on top, pressing them slightly into the batter. Bake in a conventional oven at 356°F for about 40 minutes. Always do the toothpick test before removing from the oven. Let cool and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar.
Enjoy!
🍰 Final result
A tall, soft and fragrant strawberry cake, with the strawberries releasing all their sweetness during baking. Perfect enjoyed plain or accompanied by a cup of tea or milk.
Storage:
Keeps at room temperature for 2-3 days, under a cake dome
In the refrigerator it lasts up to 4 days if well covered
FAQ (Questions & Answers)
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, but it’s better to add them still frozen to avoid releasing too much water.
Is this a very moist cake?
Yes, thanks to the strawberries it stays soft and moist for a long time.
Can I replace the oil with butter?
Yes, you can use about 7 tablespoons (approximately 3.5 oz) of melted butter instead of the oil.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Easy and quick
Perfect when strawberries are in season
Soft and fragrant
Ideal for the whole family
A simple cake that always works
