Fluffy Strawberry Birthday Cake (The Ultimate Summer Celebration Dessert!)

Oh, my sweet friends — before we dive into this dreamy, berry–kissed creation, I just have to say thank you. Messages like “Made this cake for my daughter’s birthday and it was delicious — yay for summer bdays!” absolutely melt my heart. Knowing that one of my recipes helped make someone’s celebration a little sweeter? Truly the best gift you could give me.

And today… oh, today I’m bringing you a cake that screams sunshine, barefoot afternoons, and summer magic: a fluffy strawberry cake layered with creamy, fresh-strawberry frosting. It’s tender, moist, gorgeously pink, and bursting with real berry flavor. Anything but boring!!

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Overview of This Strawberry Cake

This isn’t your typical boxed-mix strawberry cake. Oh no. This beauty is:

• Fluffy and delicate, thanks to whipped egg whites.

• Naturally flavored — no fake strawberry extracts here!

• Perfectly balanced with hints of lemon that brighten the berries.

• A show-stopper for birthdays, picnics, anniversaries, or any pink-themed celebration.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Uses real strawberries for both the cake and frosting.

• Stays moist for days — Greek yogurt and milk work their magic!

• The frosting is creamy, tangy, and studded with juicy strawberry bits.

• Makes a celebration feel like a summer fairy tale.

What Does Strawberry Cake Taste Like?

Imagine biting into a soft cloud infused with fresh berry sweetness… then sinking into a smooth, slightly tangy strawberry frosting that tastes like strawberry cheesecake had a love child with a summer picnic. That’s this cake.

Benefits of This Recipe

• Great for beginners — the steps are simple!

• Easily customizable for birthdays, potlucks, or holidays.

• A lighter alternative to heavy chocolate cakes.

• Packs fruit into every layer — fresh flavor guaranteed.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 ½ cups cake flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

• 1 ½ cups sugar

• 5 egg whites, room temperature

• 2 tsp lemon juice

• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ⅓ cup Greek yogurt

• ½ cup whole milk

• 1 cup chopped strawberries

For the Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

• 3 cups powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

• ⅔ cup diced strawberries

Tools You’ll Need

• Two 8-inch round cake pans

• Stand mixer or handheld mixer

• Mixing bowls

• Rubber spatula

• Cooling rack

• Offset spatula (optional but amazing for smooth frosting)

Possible Additions & Substitutions

• Add ¼ tsp almond extract for a bakery-style twist.

• Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream — both keep the cake moist.

• Fold in ½ cup freeze-dried strawberry powder for extra pink color.

• Use sliced strawberries between layers for even more fruitiness.

How to Make This Strawberry Cake

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