STRAWBERRY CAKE 📌

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### 👩‍🍳 How to Make It — Step by Step:

1. **Preheat the oven** to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan (or line with parchment paper).

2. **Prep the strawberries:** Chop the strawberries and gently toss with a teaspoon of flour (this helps prevent them from sinking in the batter).

3. **Mix dry ingredients:** In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. **Cream butter and sugar:** In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

5. **Add the wet and dry:** Alternate adding the dry ingredients and sour cream/milk into the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.

6. **Fold in strawberries:** Gently fold in the chopped strawberries. Don’t overmix.

7. **Bake:** Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

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### 🍰 Finishing Touches:

Once cooled, top your strawberry cake with:

* A generous layer of whipped cream for a light, airy finish
* Cream cheese frosting for a richer flavor
* Fresh strawberry slices for a stunning presentation

Dust with powdered sugar or garnish with mint leaves if desired.

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### ✅ Pro Tips:

* For a **double-layer cake**, double the recipe and use two 8-inch pans.
* Want more strawberry flavor? Add a spoonful of strawberry jam between layers.
* Use **freeze-dried strawberries** in the batter or frosting for a stronger flavor punch without added moisture.

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### ❤️ Final Thoughts

This **Strawberry Cake 📌** is everything a good cake should be — moist, flavorful, and full of fresh ingredients. It’s a simple way to impress guests or treat yourself to something special. Whether you serve it plain or dressed to the nines, every bite is a reminder that sometimes, the best things in life are homemade.

Give it a try — and don’t forget to save this recipe for your next celebration or sweet craving!

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