Edgars Strawberry Cake Recipe
Discover the secrets to making the perfect Edgars Strawberry Cake Recipe with this easy, detailed guide.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- 9-inch cake pan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3/4 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries diced
Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the Pan
- Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Always preheat your oven for at least 20 minutes before baking to ensure even cooking.
Step 2 – Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3 – Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy and light in color.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Creaming butter and sugar properly can take about 5 minutes—patience is key for a light, airy cake.
Step 4 – Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the diced strawberries gently with a spatula.
Step 5 – Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Note: Keep an eye on your cake and start checking for doneness around the 30-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
Step 6 – Cooling
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cake Flour Substitute: For a lighter texture, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Strawberry Enhancement: Enhance the strawberry flavor by adding a tablespoon of strawberry extract to your batter.