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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Steven B mkhize
[email protected]This cake is a fail. It was dry and the strawberries were sour. I do not recommend this recipe.
Usman Karim
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the strawberries add a delicious burst of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.
zayden
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The strawberries give it a wonderful flavor and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ghazikhanzadran Ghazikhanzadran
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the strawberries add a delicious burst of flavor. I love that it's a relatively easy recipe to follow.
mycoc gaming
[email protected]This cake is a winner! It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it.
backoFFmYnut2
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of strawberry cake, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the strawberries added a nice touch of sweetness.
Tania Ch
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use fresh or frozen strawberries, depending on what I have on hand.
Abdullah Abadin Tazvi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was moist and fluffy, and the strawberries were sweet and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ivy Rogerla
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. The cake was dry and the strawberries were tart. I would not recommend this recipe.
Ariyana Weston
[email protected]Yum!
Arman Khab
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The strawberries give it a wonderful flavor and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
MD Momin Mia
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about using strawberries in a cake, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the strawberries added a perfect amount of sweetness.
genet Serte
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the strawberries add a delicious burst of flavor.
Sanju Thapa
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. The strawberries added a nice touch of sweetness and the cake was gone in no time.
Liliana Carroll
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! The kids loved the colorful strawberries on top, and the adults raved about the moist and flavorful cake. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tarek Zia38
[email protected]Aunt Kate's Strawberry Cake is a delightful treat that brings back fond memories of family gatherings. The moist and fluffy cake, coupled with the sweet and tangy strawberries, creates a perfect balance of flavors. I highly recommend this recipe for