AUNT KATE'S STRAWBERRY CAKE
This recipe dates back to the early 1900's and was made by my grandmother's sister Kate. I have the fondest memories of my grandmother and my mother making this when strawberries came into season. The cake itself is not very sweet, although the icing is. The balance is perfect. I make this for many occasions, and my secret taste testers have remarked how wonderful it is. Just a side note: using fresh, sweet strawberries is the key.
Provided by Drea217
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a cake pan.
- Beat white sugar and shortening together until light and fluffy.
- Beat eggs, one at a time, into sugar mixture until well mixed; stir in vanilla extract.
- Stir 1 cup strawberries and baking soda in a large bowl until baking soda is dissolved. This will help strawberries foam and rise in the cake.
- Whisk flour and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture and strawberry mixture by hand, into sugar mixture, alternating flour mixture, then strawberry mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, and 1/4 cup strawberries in a bowl with an electric mixer until blended; frost the cooled strawberry cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 28.8 g
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Nicole Joiner
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a summer party! It's light and refreshing, and the strawberries add a pop of color.
Clever Edwin
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it might be too complicated.
doodlebug
[email protected]This cake looks so good! I can't wait to try it.
Osea Cawaru
[email protected]I've never made a strawberry cake before. Do you have any tips?
Mian Hafeez
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Shannon Baird
[email protected]I'm going to make this cake for my next birthday. I think it will be a hit!
David Lowell
[email protected]This cake is so beautiful! It would be perfect for a wedding or a baby shower.
Farman Solangi
[email protected]I'm allergic to strawberries. Can I use another fruit instead?
Nabin Joshi
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a summer party! It's light and refreshing, and the strawberries add a pop of color.
Abbie milligan
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it might be too complicated.
explorer 321
[email protected]This cake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Joao Souza
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It was dry and crumbly, and the strawberries were mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
INNOCENT YAMBALA
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Jaxon Doan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of strawberries, but I loved this cake. The cake itself was moist and flavorful, and the strawberries added a nice touch of sweetness without being overpowering.
Zarin Jahan Sinthea
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries, depending on what I have on hand.
Obioma Samson
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making it again.
Salam Hossain
[email protected]This cake was a huge success! It was moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The strawberries were a great addition, and they really made the cake pop.