If you love fruity desserts, this stunning strawberry cake is a must-try! Soft, rich cake swirled with sweet strawberry flavor and topped with a glossy glaze—this recipe is perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you want something beautiful and delicious 🍰✨
This Strawberry Swirl Cake is ultra-moist with a tender crumb and vibrant strawberry flavor in every bite. The swirl adds a gorgeous marbled look, while the silky strawberry glaze brings extra sweetness and shine. It’s the kind of dessert that looks fancy but is super easy to make at home ❤️
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Moist, soft, and full of strawberry flavor
- Beautiful swirl effect (perfect for Pinterest!)
- Simple ingredients, bakery-style results
- Great for parties, holidays, or content creation
🧾 Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Strawberry Swirl:
- 1 cup strawberry puree (fresh or blended strawberries)
- 2 tbsp sugar
Strawberry Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp strawberry puree
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a Bundt or loaf pan.
Step 2: Cream Base
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Step 4: Combine
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the batter.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 5: Create Swirl
Pour half the batter into the pan. Add spoonfuls of strawberry puree, then top with remaining batter.
Use a knife to gently swirl for a marbled effect 🍓
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 1 hour 10–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 7: Glaze
Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.
⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour 10–20 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings
- 10–12 slices
📊 Nutrition (Per Slice Approx.)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Carbs: 55 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Protein: 5 g
🔥 Pro Tips
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor 🍓
- Don’t over-swirl or colors will blend too much
- Let cake cool fully before glazing
- Add a few drops of red food coloring for a brighter look (optional)
❓ FAQs
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, just thaw and drain excess liquid before blending.
How do I store it?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Can I freeze it?
Yes! Wrap slices tightly and freeze up to 3 months.
🍓 Conclusion
This strawberry cake is more than just a dessert—it’s a showstopper that brings together flavor, beauty, and simplicity. With its moist texture, vibrant strawberry swirl, and glossy glaze, it’s the kind of cake that instantly grabs attention and keeps everyone coming back for another slice 🍰✨
Whether you’re baking for a special occasion, sharing on social media, or just treating yourself, this Strawberry Swirl Cake is guaranteed to impress. Easy to make yet stunning to serve, it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep and repeat again and again ❤️
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🍓 Strawberry Swirl Cake with Strawberry Glaze (Moist & Irresistible)
- Total Time: ~1 hour 40 minutes
Description
This Strawberry Swirl Cake is ultra-moist with a tender crumb and vibrant strawberry flavor in every bite. The swirl adds a gorgeous marbled look, while the silky strawberry glaze brings extra sweetness and shine. It’s the kind of dessert that looks fancy but is super easy to make at home ❤️
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Strawberry Swirl:
- 1 cup strawberry puree (fresh or blended strawberries)
- 2 tbsp sugar
Strawberry Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp strawberry puree
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a Bundt or loaf pan.
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the batter.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Pour half the batter into the pan. Add spoonfuls of strawberry puree, then top with remaining batter.
Use a knife to gently swirl for a marbled effect 🍓
Bake for 1 hour 10–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor 🍓
- Don’t over-swirl or colors will blend too much
- Let cake cool fully before glazing
- Add a few drops of red food coloring for a brighter look (optional)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10–20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Protein: 5 g