Easy Strawberry Cake with Fresh Strawberries (No Mixer)

This easy strawberry cake is soft, moist, and packed with fresh strawberries in every bite. Made with simple ingredients and no mixer, this easy recipe is perfect for spring and summer baking. It has a real strawberry flavor without any artificial flavors.

This simple strawberry cake is great for picnics, potlucks, or BBQ. It will definitely be a huge hit. However, if you need a layered cake for a special occasion, then try my strawberry sponge cake.

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Cake

This easy strawberry cake is all about simple ingredients and real strawberry flavor. It’s the kind of recipe you can make anytime, without special equipment or extra steps, and still get a soft, moist cake loaded with fresh strawberries.

• Made with fresh strawberries for real flavor, no artificial ingredients
• No mixer required – just a whisk and a bowl
• Soft, moist texture with juicy strawberries in every bite
• Quick and easy to prepare in a few minutes
• Perfect as a light dessert, snack, or even a breakfast treat

If you like easy cake recipes, like this one, you might also like this strawberry coffee cake, which has a similar soft texture but with streusel crumb topping for a bakery-style feel. If you’re looking for an easy dessert with fresh strawberries, try this strawberry crisp with a buttery oat topping. And if you’re looking for something even simpler, try this easy strawberry cobbler recipe– one of the easiest desserts you can make with fresh strawberries.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Strawberry Cake

This easy strawberry cake is made with simple pantry ingredients and plenty of fresh strawberries for the best natural flavor.

• All-purpose flour – gives the cake structure
• Sugar – adds sweetness and helps create a soft texture
• Baking powder – helps the cake rise
• Salt – balances the sweetness
• Eggs – provide structure and richness
• Vanilla extract – enhances the overall flavor
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt – keeps the cake moist and tender
• Oil – adds moisture and ensures a soft crumb
• Fresh strawberries – the star ingredient, adding natural sweetness and juicy texture

You’ll need about 1 lb of fresh strawberries, which gives this cake plenty of real fruit flavor in every bite.

How to Make Easy Strawberry Cake

This easy strawberry cake comes together quickly in one bowl, no mixer needed. The batter is simple to prepare and layered with fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.

1. Prepare the pan and oven
   • Preheat your oven and grease and line your baking pan. I recommend using a springform pan for easier serving.
2. Mix the wet ingredients
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, Greek yogurt ( or sour cream), and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add the dry ingredients
   • Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Layer the batter and strawberries
   • Pour half of the batter into the pan, then scatter diced strawberries over it.
5. Add the remaining batter and fruit
   • Spread the rest of the batter on top and finish with the remaining strawberries, cut side down.
6. Bake
   • Bake until the cake is golden on top and set in the center.
7. Cool and serve
   • Let the cake cool, then dust it with powdered sugar before serving.

What Makes This Strawberry Cake Different

Unlike many strawberry cake recipes that rely on gelatin or artificial flavor, this cake gets its flavor entirely from fresh strawberries. Using a full pound of fruit gives it a natural sweetness and a real strawberry taste in every bite.

The batter is layered with strawberries instead of just adding them on top, so the fruit is evenly distributed throughout the cake. This creates a soft, moist texture with juicy pockets of strawberries in every slice.

And since everything is mixed with just a whisk, it’s quick, easy, and really hard to mess up.

How to Serve Strawberry Cake

This strawberry cake is delicious on its own, but you can easily dress it up depending on how you want to serve it.

• Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve it warm.
• Coll completely and dust with powdered sugar for a simple, classic finish
• Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberries

You can serve it slightly warm for a softer, almost pudding-like texture, or let it cool completely for a more structured, soft, and moist cake.

If you like this type of easy, fruit-filled bake, you might also enjoy these strawberry cream cheese muffins, which have a similar soft texture and are perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Tips for the Best Strawberry Cake

• Use fresh strawberries for the best natural flavor
• Don’t overmix the batter; this keeps the cake soft and tender
• Layer the strawberries instead of mixing them in for better distribution
• Cut the strawberries for the middle layer into smaller pieces so they release less moisture and the cake bakes through more evenly in the center. Larger pieces can make the middle too wet and slow down baking.
• Place the top strawberries cut side down so they don’t dry out while baking

Variations

This easy strawberry cake is very versatile, so you can easily adapt it to your taste.

• Add a little lemon zest for a fresh, slightly tangy flavor
• Swap some of the strawberries for raspberries or blueberries
• Add a light vanilla glaze instead of powdered sugar
• Use Greek yogurt or sour cream, depending on what you have
• Serve it warm with ice cream for a more dessert-style version

How to Store Strawberry Cake

• Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2–3 days
• For longer storage, keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
• Let it come to room temperature before serving for the best texture

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