2025’s Best Strawberry Vanilla Cake Recipe Revealed
Moist, fruity, and full of flavor—this strawberry vanilla cake is the perfect blend of sweetness and softness. Try it with fresh cream or buttercream!
Equipment
- Strawberry Vanilla Cake
- Springform cake pan (8 or 9 inch)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk and spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
- Piping bag (optional, for decoration)
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour or almond flour for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Frosting & Decoration
- 1 batch buttercream or cream cheese frosting
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
- Optional: mint leaves edible flowers, powdered sugar
Instructions
Prep & Mix Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your springform pan.
- In a bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture, starting & ending with dry.
- Stir in vanilla extract last.
Prepare Strawberry Filling
- Mix strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit 15 minutes to macerate.
Bake Cake
- Pour batter into pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
Assemble Cake
- Slice cake horizontally into layers.
- Spread strawberry filling generously between layers.
- Frost outside with buttercream or cream cheese frosting.
Decorate
- Garnish top with fresh strawberries, mint, and powdered sugar if desired.
- Chill briefly before serving.
Notes
✅ Storage Tips
- Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days
- Freeze unfrosted layers up to 2 months; thaw before frosting