How to Make This Strawberry Cake
Step 1 — Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two cake pans with parchment rounds.
Step 2 — Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3 — Cream the Butter
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy and pale — about 3 minutes.
Step 4 — Add the Egg Whites
Beat in egg whites one at a time until the mixture looks glossy and smooth.
Step 5 — Add Flavor
Mix in lemon juice, vanilla, and Greek yogurt.
Step 6 — Combine Wet and Dry
Add dry mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until combined. Don’t overmix!
Step 7 — Add the Strawberries
Fold in chopped strawberries gently to prevent streaking.
Step 8 — Bake
Divide batter into pans and bake 25–30 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
Step 9 — Cool
Let cool completely before frosting.
Step 10 — Make the Frosting
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and finally the diced strawberries.
What to Serve with Strawberry Cake
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Vanilla ice cream
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Fresh berries
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Lemonade (pink if you’re feeling fancy!)
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Whipped cream
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Chocolate drizzle for contrast
Tips for the Best Cake Ever
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Room temperature ingredients = fluffy cake. Don’t skip this!
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Drain diced strawberries for the frosting to avoid runny icing.
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Use cake flour — trust me, it makes all the difference.
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Chill the cake layers before assembling for cleaner frosting.
Storage Instructions
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Refrigerator: Store covered for up to 4 days.
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Freezer: Freeze layers (unfrosted) up to 3 months.
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Frosting: Keeps in the fridge for 1 week.
General Information
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Serves: 10–12
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
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Difficulty: Easy–Medium
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Ideal for birthdays, summer parties, and brunches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes! Thaw and drain thoroughly before using.
Can I make this into cupcakes?
Absolutely — bake for 18–22 minutes.
Can I dye the cake pink?
You can add a drop of beet juice or food coloring for a deeper shade.
Can this cake be made ahead?
Yes — bake the layers the day before and frost the next morning.
Conclusion
This fluffy strawberry cake is a celebration wrapped in sweetness — simple enough for beginners but impressive enough to steal the show at any birthday. If you love peaches, berries, sunshine, and cakes that actually taste like fruit, this one’s going to be your new favorite.
And because summer fruits deserve a whole spotlight of their own…
More Recipes to Try Featuring Peaches
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Peach cobbler crumb bars
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Roasted peach shortcakes
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Peaches & cream poke cake
Let’s Stay Connected!
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And please — share your cake photos on Pinterest and tag me. I’m kicking myself for not having photographed my last one, and I’d LOVE to see yours!
Nutritional Information (Approx. per slice)
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Calories: 380
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Protein: 5g
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Fat: 16g
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Carbohydrates: 54g
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Sugar: 38g
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Fiber: 1g
Enjoy every berry-filled bite! 🍓💕