Recently a friend asked if I had an easy, springy cake recipe on hand and I remembered this gem from 5 years ago. The pictures needed major revamping, but the recipe is still one of my faves so here’s a little refresher!
You know I’m a fan of quick and simple desserts and this one is that and more. It’s so straightforward and also delicious. Bursting with fresh strawberries, I can’t think of a better recipe to celebrate them starting to be in season. This cake isn’t too sweet, which when paired with the whipped cream and juicy berries, gives a major strawberry shortcake vibe. It’s satisfying but light at the same time, which makes eating several pieces throughout the day become much more of an option. In fact I totally support you eating this for breakfast and maybe all the other meals too. (Which I absolutely did.)
Like so many of my favorite cake recipes, buttermilk makes the texture melt in your mouth good. The batter comes together in minutes and before baking, pieces of juicy seasonal strawberries are scattered across the top. While the cake bakes I let some chopped up strawberries sit in a drizzle of honey, pulling all their juices out, creating a perfect topping for this lovely cake.
If you’re looking for a fast but impressive recipe for a springtime fete, this may be the perfect one. Oh and you know what else? Fresh whipped cream looks like a treat, and even with no sugar it tastes amazing. It’s the perfect diversion tactic to keep 3 year old boys busy. :)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ stick unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup plus 1½ tablespoons sugar, divided
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ cup well-shaken buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cup diced strawberries
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and ⅔ cup sugar with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then beat in vanilla. Add egg and beat well.
- At low speed, mix in flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour, being careful not to over-mix.
- Spoon batter into pan, smoothing top with a spoon. Scatter berries evenly over top and sprinkle with remaining 1½ Tbsp sugar.
- Bake until cake is golden and a cake tester/toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool until room temperature.
- While cake bakes, toss chopped strawberries with 1 teaspoon honey and let sit and get juicy for at least an hour.
- Using a cold bowl and cold beaters, whip the cream until stiff and stir in the remaining teaspoon of honey. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and top with the macerated berries.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
What a lovely cake! It just screams summer!
Janine (sugarkissed.net) says
I love the idea of trying this recipe with peaches for the summertime!
Nicola Quinn says
Wow! That cake looks incredible! I love that it can be adapted for whatever berries are in season, too.
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming says
Yum, i love strawberry season!!
Lacy says
I have been needing some strawberry recipes. I just planted six strawberry plants!
Claire says
Fruit in a dessert = health food :-)
Nancy P. says
This recipe is great for Strawberry season!
Kathryn Day says
This cake looks lovely!!! I really need to bake with strawberries more! Liked their fb too!
Susan M. says
I need a dessert for the weekend and this looks perfect! Thanks for posting. LOVE strawberries.
OceanLady says
You just reminded me to get planting some strawberries… moving kind of threw off my usual schedule. Awesome giveaway too, I was just saying this morning that I need some new cake pans.
Erin says
Such a great looking cake and giveaway!
amy beth marantino says
yum. i love strawberries.
Wendy says
Fuity desserts in the summer are so great. Very healthy with the fresh fruits. Thanks!
Susie says
Can’t wait to try this cake!
Julie says
This cake looks fantastic. Thanks for the giveaway chance too!
Katie says
This cake looks like a great Springtime treat. Thanks for the giveaway!
Leah says
This cake is the epitome of summer!!!!
Anna @Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I love easy berry cakes! This ones looks scrumptious!
Averie Cooks says
FB Liked their link. GREAT giveaway!
And great looking recipe. I love baking with strawberries!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I loooooove the look of this cake!! So pretty.
Emily Nielsen says
What a great recipe! And for a great cause! This will be perfect for a belated Mother’s Day dessert since I couldn’t spend Sunday with my mom. And she just happens to love strawberry shortcake!
Somsanchez says
Looks yummy …I will be making this for sure!
Taryn says
I just got a ton of fresh, amazing looking strawberries yesterday….now I know exactly what to do with them! FB Liked :)
Renee says
What a perfect and delicious way to use ALL of the strawberries in my fridge! Thank you so much!
Naomi says
I can’t wait to try this! looks delicious!
Kkpkayleigh says
Strawberries and cake are two of my favorite things in the world! this looks great :)
Lortay says
I “whipped” cancer 19 years ago and thank God daily for each new day I get.
Mai Nguyen says
Um, yummmm! I always love a good cake with berries! Something not too sweet, but just right. And to add a touch of whipping cream? Thank you. I’ll definitely be giving this a try. (:
Sunshine4friday says
I can’t wait to try this cake. It looks delicious. I am going to make it for my husband this weekend.
Rmdonato33 says
This cake looks so yummy – and easy to make!!!
Kari-Ann Hubbard says
This sounds like the perfect summer treat! Not too sweet and the tartness of the strawberries add a refreshing effect. Definitely trying this.
Melissa says
I love this cake!
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
This looks so wonderful! Also, I’m dying over the paisley oven mitt. I need one, it’s so cute!!!!!
Lynette says
That cake looks delicious! My husband would love it. I would also love to win!
Lauriken says
Love your recipes! I’ve emailed you several times and you always email right back. I love trying new recipes and so far they’ve all turned out great. Today I’m making strawberry margarita cupcakes. Can’t wait!
Carley Leavitt says
This looks so yummy, can’t wait to try it!!
Georgia The Comfort of Cooking says
What a great giveaway for a wonderful cause, Audra! This cake looks absolutely fabulous and it’s so nice that you got to create it with your mama, too!
Tess Wolf says
This looks amazing and easy! This would be a great dessert to serve at an upcoming bbq. Thanks for the idea!
Kim says
Wow, that cake looks great for the summer!
Susan says
This looks delicious! I also liked “Help Whip Cancer” on FB
Erin Masihdas says
That cake looks delish!!
Jodi Kahanowitz says
I so want that cake!!
Karen says
What a great cause and the cake looks like something I want to try right away!
Janpat58 says
definately a keeper! want to try both with strawberries and again with peaches!! Yummmmmmmm
Bakermomma says
I enjoyed the last yummy bite this morning (for breakfast no less). It was fun baking with you!!!
Cecilia says
I love this!!! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Wednesday says
Love this idea as an alternative to strawberry shortcake!
Mary says
Recipe looks wonderful! What a great giveaway.
clp412 says
I cannot wait to make this recipe! I just picked up buttermilk for pancakes this AM and will use the rest for this cake. Great giveaway and great cause!
Leah says
This looks yummy! and it sounds like a great giveaway!!!
Wendy says
“Liked
and shared it…does tha count as two entries?? :)
Thanks!
Casmiles says
I’m going to make this – it sounds YUMMY. I’ve got strawberries, need to get the buttermilk. thanks for featuring such a great cause too!
Sierra J. says
This looks like the perfect dessert! I wish I had this recipe for mothers day and I would have requested it from my hubby :-D
I have liked the Help Whip Cancer Facebook page. Such a great cause!
Jessica F says
those strawberries look delicious!
Ann Mc says
This looks amazing – what a pretty cake! Thank you for your efforts to raise money for a cure….
Katie {Epicurean Mom} says
Sounds so light and delicious! I love strawberry cake, I mean REALLY love strawberry cake!!! :)
Audra says
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom, Linda. I agree- a cure for cancer needs to happen soon.
Audra says
That is amazing Amanda!
Audra says
You too Mommy! Love you!
Audra says
I agree- enough with Komen! :)
Audra says
Yes for being a survivor!!!
Audra says
Saying a prayer for your Mom!!
Kerri F says
I love simple and delicious recipes like this!! And i like that this is totally something the kids would enjoy helping create! Look forward to making this :D
Samantha says
I’ve made a similar cake several times over the last few months. So easy! I usually swap out the vanilla extract for almond, though. And thank you for calling my attention to Pamper Chef’s Campaign. I know a lot of people who will jump on board!
Indigo Scones (Ellen) says
Liked on facebook, wonderful giveaway!
Emily says
I liked on Facebook. Thanks for the giveaway and the great recipe.
Emily says
Making this today for my Dad! Thank you so much for being such an entertaining blogger to follow!
Aubreylaine says
Thanks for the chance! I liked on FB!
family74014 at gmail dot com
Jordan says
Cake looks so good!
Priscilla Del Carpio says
This cake looks so delicious…can’t wait to make it for my fiancé when he returns from deployment! :-D
Kristin says
Love this cake and love the idea of $1 for every new like!
Lisa says
That looks so yummy and I liked the page on Facebook!
Krissy's Creations says
I love simple cakes! Sometimes a large 3-tiered cake isn’t necessary. LOVE this Audra!
Me And My Sweets says
Superdelicious and summery! I just LOVE strawberries, well most berries a matter of fact:-)
ashley says
This cake looks so good!!!
Emma says
yum, i can’t wait to try it!
Pseudosheagirl says
Looks like a yummy recipe! :)
Sharon says
great recipe and great cause! thanks for sharing!
jenny says
thanks good site
hope i win!!
Giulia says
Looks great must try the recipe and THANKS FOR SHARING!! <3
Erin Molish says
Looks amazing!
Cketterling says
And it’s fresh strawberry season! Can’t wait to try it!
Devongirl082 says
Beautiful cake for an occasion
Jennifer Grumbling says
Love this! I have been looking for something different from the standard shortcake. Living in Florida and loving to bake, I have access to some very fresh strawberries, so i am always looking for new recipes.
Heather says
The cake looks awesome, can’t wait to try this for my next family gathering!
NICOLE says
Excellent cause and recipe, liked and shared…
Lisa Nickerson says
This looks amazing!
Tonya Parsons says
This recipe looks so yummy I can’t wait to try it!!!
Sheena707 says
Yumm! I can’t wait to try this! Thank you :)
Aperhach says
What a great idea. The cake looks so delious. Can’t wait to try it out.
Stephmanusina says
This cake looks AMAZING! We will be having this tonight ;-) Thanks for the recipe!
Iceladyz says
i am printing this recipe as i write! sounds yummy!!
Katie says
Looking forward to making this cake. It looks wonderful!!
Sarah Diane says
I am making this cake tonight! Thank you!!!! I also liked your page and am very impressed!
Michelle Pierce says
Great job, looks beautiful! :) Love it — *Michelle
Sweetsuek89 says
I Love, Love, Love strawberries and cake! I will be making this for this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, farmers market here I come. Thanks alot for sharing! {Suzette}
Nancy MacLeod says
What an easy cake to make and soooo good !!! Everyone loved it !!
Nancy MacLeod says
Such an easy cake to make and everyone loved it !! Thanks :)
Mandy Lynn says
I can’t wait to try your recipe! It looks so delicious. Strawberry cake is my fave!
Alicemaynorclark says
Sounds like a recipe my grandmother used to make.
Raquel1018 says
Mmm, i cant wait to make this and share it with my family and friends, thanks for the recipe
Michelle says
Always need new cake recipes, definately will try it. Thank you :)
crockincook4two says
Can’t wait to try this in my new Kitchenaid!
Amanda Cavaseno says
That looks great! I’m going to make it this weekend :)
Heathet says
Looks like a wonderful summer dessert!
Donna says
This cake looks delicious
Donna Hou says
omg. that looks fabulous. I’m waiting for the strawberries in my backyard and then look out world! lol.
Helen Jenson Cavallero says
I can hardly wait to try it!
Johnson Evelyn says
Looks and sounds delicious. I plan to get the ingredients and make it for a specialty dessert to be served this weekend. I love recipes with buttermilk and can hardly wait to try it. My mother-in-law used to churn butter in Maine 3-4 times a week and I was always on hand for fresh buttermilk. It adds a special delicious element to foods.
Cheri L Clark says
Looking forward to trying this. Love strawberries!
Lisa Holzwarth says
Sounds delish…..can’t wait to try it!
DanaD says
This is my kind of cake recipe… I’ll have to try it with the cherries off my dad’s tree!
Mary says
Just came home from the store with strawberries! Perfect timing! Can’t wait to try it!!!
Helen Harper says
I am anxious to try this recipe.
Thesupermom01 says
Looks great keep up the good work
Ginger says
Looks yummy!
Sheila says
This cake looks so delicious. I cannot wait to try it. :)
Tara says
O…M…G!! This cake is fantastic. I used fresh mango because they’re in season right now. This will definitely be a go-to recipe for me.
shosho says
I love your recipes! Especially your banana bread, which I think I have whipped up at least a dozen times in the past 6 months! This recipe sounds great, but j have a question. What exactly is buttermilk? Is it the same as yoghurt? Thanks!