Strawberry Cake Recipe
Soft, buttery, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this homemade strawberry cake is a vibrant dessert that’s easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for parties, brunches, or everyday treats.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sifter (for cake flour)
- 9x13 inch baking pan or two 9-inch round pans
- Cooling rack
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 3 ounce package strawberry flavored Jell-O®
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 ¾ cups sifted cake flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
- ½ cup strawberry puree
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan(s).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in strawberry Jell-O powder.
- In a separate bowl, sift cake flour and baking powder together.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in strawberry puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
