Hi Friends! It’s Amber from Dessert Now, Dinner Later! It feels like forever since I’ve shared a recipe with you all and I am ready to dive right in with a fabulous dessert!
This Strawberry Cake is made from scratch and the sliced strawberries baked into the top are just stunning!
This cake is not overly sweet, but our favorite way to serve it is with a small dollop of sweetened coconut whipped cream. It’s just HEAVENLY!!!
I made my cake in an 8 x 1 3/4-inch Quiche/Tart Pan for the pretty scalloped edge, but you can most certainly use a round cake pan instead.
This cake is so FAST to put together! I even have a trick for slicing the strawberries.
I slice my strawberries with an egg slicer. I know … WHAT?! It’s life changing!
An egg slicer also works well for kiwis or olives. AWESOME right?!
Why Vinegar in Cake?
Some may wonder why there is vinegar in a cake recipe, but it totally makes sense. An acid like vinegar is often included in cake to react with baking soda and start the chemical reaction needed to produce carbon dioxide. This gives those batters a lift as they bake, and we all want a fluffy, tender cake.
Valentine’s Day Dessert
How fun would it be to make this cake for Valentine’s Day? You could even drizzle chocolate on top if you wanted, because I know how popular chocolate covered strawberries are for Valentine’s Day. Have fun with it!
Are you a fan of fruity desserts? I can’t get enough!
Thanks for stopping by today! Happy Baking!
Are Strawberries Good For You?
Strawberries are packed with vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, and more.
Strawberries are also a good source of manganese and potassium.
Will Strawberries Grow Back Every Year?
How Long Will Homemade Whipped Cream Keep?
Homemade whipped cream will last 2-3 days in the refrigerator, or 2-3 months in the freezer.
Strawberry Cake
Strawberry Cake
Ingredients
Strawberry Cake:
- 1/4 cup oil, vegetable, canola, coconut, etc
- 1/2 cup milk, any %
- 1 Tablespoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 lb strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and sliced
- 1 Tablespoon sugar, to sprinkle on top
Sweetened Coconut Whipped Cream:
- 1 can Unsweetened Coconut Milk, 13.5oz, FULL FAT
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
For the Cake:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, milk, vinegar, vanilla, and egg.
- Add the sugar and whisk until dissolved.
- Combine the flour and baking powder, then whisk it into the wet mixture.
- Pour cake batter into a greased 8 or 9-inch round cake pan.
- Gently layer the strawberries on top of the batter in any pattern you like.
- Sprinkle 1 Tbsp sugar on top of the strawberries.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes or until cake is baked in the center.
- Check doneness with a toothpick. Allow cake to cool completely.
For the Coconut Whipped Cream:
- REFRIGERATE the can of coconut milk OVERNIGHT to allow the cream to solidify at the top.
- Turn the can upside down and open from the bottom.
- Pour the liquid into a cup. Save it for smoothies or another recipe.
- Scoop out the solidified coconut cream and put it in a COLD BOWL.
- Using a hand mixer, whip the cream with the sugar and vanilla until light and airy.
- It doesn't quite double the way heavy cream does, but it will still get lighter and whipped.
- Dollop cream on top of or next to a slice of cooled strawberry cake (if you put it on warm cake, it will melt.)
- Enjoy!
Notes
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Want more Strawberry treats?
Vanilla Strawberry Monkey Bread
Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Cream Sauce
Old Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream
Ellie
Hey, im a bit confused why do we need vinegar there? Can i at least put apple cider vinegar to up the quality of it?
Sweet Basil
It works to help the cake rise. You could use apple cider but it will change the flavor a stitch
Shy
What can I sub instead of milk. How can I make it parve?
No coconut milk. Is OJ or water ok?
Jenny
My daughter made this cake for company, told me what a hit it was. I made it today and it smells wonderful as it is cooling, can’t wait to try it. One disappointment…despite being gently placed, my strawberries sank under the batter and disappeared when it baked! Any thoughts about why that might have happened would be appreciated. Can’t think what I could have done wrong – other than no visible berries, it looks just like the picture.
Sweet Basil
Hi Jenny, I’m not sure why they sank, but it could be that they were carrying extra water weight or heavier.
sue
want to try the strawberry deserts
Alli @ Cupcake Diaries
Beautiful cake, Amber! I want a piece right now. This is a show stopper.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Thank you Alli! It is quite stunning! I am really happy with how it turned out!
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty]
WAY TO GO AMBER!!! You nailed this – looks absolutely stunning and perfect for Valentine’s day! Have you tried this with other fruit? I think it would be equally beautiful with blueberries or strawberries: YUM!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Thanks Yvonne! I haven’t tried blueberries or I assume you mean raspberries, but I don’t see why not! Make it your own, for sure!
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty]
Totally meant raspberries – tee hee! Thanks, I’ll definitely be trying this!!
Lynn | The Road to Honey
I suddenly have a craving for strawberries. . .and cake. Such a beautiful cake. Those strawberries look like little hearts making this a cute cake to serve for “v” day.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Thank you Lynn! I thought it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day as well. You could even layer them into a heart on top! Just so many possibilities!
Kelly – Life Made Sweeter
This cake is gorgeous, Amber! The strawberries are perfectly arranged and I love that you served the cake with coconut whipped cream! This would make a showstopping Valentine’s Day dessert!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Thank you Kelly! It really is a stunning dessert, but SO easy!
Thalia @ butter and brioche
What a fantastic idea to bake this in a fluted quiche tin! What a beautiful cake..
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Thanks Thalia! The scalloped edges of the pan really add to the pretty look of this dessert since it’s an un-iced cake!
Jenny Flake
BEAUTIFUL Carrian! Wish I could have piece! xo
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Hi Jenny! I actually made this cake for Carrian. It was super fun and turned out quite lovely! Thanks for your comment!