Strawberry Butter Cake
This Strawberry Butter Cake is the perfect treat! With its soft, buttery texture and vibrant berry topping, it’s a dessert that will steal the show at any gathering. In this post, I’ll guide you through the process of making this cake step by step. Plus, there’s a video tutorial and detailed images to ensure your cake turns out perfect every time!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for Any Occasion: From afternoon tea to holiday celebrations, this cake fits the bill.
- Easy to Make: This cake comes together in just a few simple steps—no complicated techniques required.
- Bursting with Flavor: Juicy strawberries and blueberries pair beautifully with the buttery cake base.
Why The Ingredients Work
The combination of butter and oil ensures a moist, tender cake with a rich flavor. The fresh strawberries and blueberries add a pop of tartness and a beautiful visual appeal.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8” pan with parchment paper or grease and flour it for an easy release.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add the oil and continue beating for about 2 minutes for a light texture.
Step 3
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
Step 4
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently. Pour in the milk and stir until just combined.
Step 5
Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Arrange the halved strawberries and blueberries on top for a beautiful finish.
Step 6
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F (165°C). Continue baking for 25–30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7
Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade strawberry butter cake! Let the cake cool in the pan for 6 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
What You Need to Make This Cake
More detailed simple ingredients in the recipe card.
- All-purpose flour: Simple plain ol’ all-purpose flour is what you need for this butter cake.
- Butter: Our star ingredient! Try to use good-quality butter to ensure the best flavor!
- Oil: This will help avoid a dry cake, as it sometimes happens with other butter cake recipes you might have tried before.
- Sugar: We’ll use this along with butter for the quick creaming method.
- Egg: An essential when it comes to baking a butter cake.
- Fresh berries – strawberries and blueberries, in our case.
Pro Tips for the Best Strawberry Butter Cake
- Use Fresh Berries: For the best flavor, opt for ripe, fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the batter can lead to a dense cake. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
- Adjust Sweetness: If your strawberries are extra sweet, you can reduce the sugar slightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Just make sure to thaw and pat them dry before using to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
This strawberry butter cake is not just another dessert—it’s a delightful combination of buttery richness and fresh berry goodness. Its golden crust, vibrant fruit topping, and moist interior make it a crowd-pleaser.
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The Easiest Butter Cake Recipe – Featuring Fresh Berries
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoon softened butter
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup milk
- Around 10 strawberries cut in half + 1/3 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Line an 8” pan with parchment paper, or you can grease and flour it instead. Keep aside.
- Add the butter and sugar to a bowl and beat until combined; add the oil and beat for two minutes.
- Add in the egg and the vanilla beat until combined.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt and add to the wet mixture. Mix gently and then add the milk and mix for a few seconds.
- Pour the batter into the previously prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the batter evenly.
- Place the strawberries and berries over the batter. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 325F/165C and continue baking until golden in color and a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake come out clean.
- The batter is thick, so it will take some time to bake; reducing the heat after 10 minutes ensures moist butter cake.
- When the cake is ready, remove it from the oven and place it over a cooling rack while still in the baking pan.
- After 6 minutes, remove the cake from the pan and place it over the cooling rack to cool completely.
Video
Notes
- Preheat the oven 20 minutes before using.
- Keep the ingredients at room temperature; this will help the batter come together better and bake evenly.
- If you don’t have a large egg, use one medium or two small eggs.
- Bake the cake on the middle shelf.
- Every oven is different and has different heat spots; if the cake is turning brown too quickly, cover the top loosely with aluminum foil to prevent it from browning further.
- Store the cake in a plastic container in a cool place for a day.
- Refrigerate for up to two days.
- This post was originally published in 2017, it is updated with more information and a video.
Nutrition
This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart’s Strawberry Cake Recipe, with a slight change.
Tender, soft, moist..such a lovely butter cake!
The best butter cake 🤩😍 Thanks for the recipe 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Nilufar, I appreciate your feedback, and I’m glad that you have enjoyed it.😊
Love a bit of fruit in my cakes! I’ll have to try these and I’ve caught my eye on some of your other recipes 🙂
I’ve never had a cake like this but looks like it might be the right amount of sweetness for me!
My WEAKNESS!! Butter cake. This looks amazing.
This cake looks simply delicious! The perfect treat with a nice cup of tea or a big glass of milk. I’ve saved the recipe for the next time I’m in the mood to bake up something delicious.
OMG this looks absolutely incredible!! I need to try this – I’m drooling haha!
about to try this recipe now!!!
It’s great, but start checking 10 mins before done. The ingredients list milk but the directions don’t. It is obvious you add it as part of the wet ingredients.
Thanks for the heads up! I’ve mentioned the milk in the instruction to avoid the confusion 🙂