Description
This strawberry-packed dessert is a soft, moist cake bursting with real strawberry flavor, made with fresh strawberries, strawberry gelatin, and a sweet glaze. Perfect for berry lovers and easy enough for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin mix
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 tbsp strawberry jam or preserves
- Optional: 1/2 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp lemon juice or milk for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in strawberry gelatin and chopped fresh strawberries.
- Optional: Swirl in strawberry jam for added flavor.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While the cake cools slightly, mix powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice to form a glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over the warm cake and top with fresh strawberry slices.
Notes
- Use buttermilk or sour cream for a moister cake.
- Thaw and drain frozen strawberries before use.
- Use strawberry extract as a substitute for gelatin for a natural option.
- Top with cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, or buttercream for variety.
- Store covered in the fridge and serve at room temperature for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
