Fresh strawberry cake warm out of the oven is the perfect way to enjoy a summer morning. Make it with juicy red strawberries and dust with powdered sugar or creamy strawberry glaze!
If you love baking with fresh fruit I have another delicious recipe to try!
This fresh strawberry cake is the perfect treat for a special occasion or lazy Sunday breakfast. Top it with this deliciously easy strawberry glaze and enjoy!

I’m a sucker for warm cake out of the oven and lately, I’ve really enjoyed experimenting with cakes that don’t need to be frosted.
Cakes with fresh fruits are not only delicious, they are just beautiful and comforting.
Or if you want something quick using canned fruit, try this delicious peach dump cake!

Our fresh strawberry cake is simple, sweet and pretty. It makes me happy!
Strawberry Cake Ingredients
This is another simple recipe so you may have most of these ingredients on hand already.

You will need:
- Strawberries
- Milk
- Egg
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Applesauce (or oil)
- Flour
- Ingredients for glaze (linked above and below)
This cake comes together so quickly!

Once you mix the batter together, it will be thick. The chopped strawberries will add some moisture to the mix even after you flour them.

I reserved a few strawberry slices to make a pretty little design on the top. It was a fun touch but not necessary!
No regrets.

Allow the cake to cool a bit before adding any toppings.
I tried both powdered sugar and glaze and they were both delicious. Freshly whipped cream would be another great choice!


Love baking with strawberries? Check out some of our other recipes.
Fresh Strawberry Cake Recipe Instructions
I’d love to know if you try this recipe! Please feel free to share your results with me on Pinterest or Facebook!

Fresh Strawberry Cake
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Flour
- 1 Cups Sugar
- 1 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 eggs
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 2 TBSP Cup Unsweetened Applesauce (can swap 1:1 for butter or oil)
- 1 Tsp Vanilla
- 1 Cup Strawberries (chopped or sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F if using a glass pan or skillet)
- Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
- Add in egg, milk, applesauce, and vanilla and beat vigorously for about 2 minutes
- Dust strawberries lightly with flour and gently fold into batter
- Turn batter into greased and floured iron skillet or 8x8 pan
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until knife comes out clean
- Dust with powdered sugar or strawberry glaze and enjoy
Notes
Oven temperature makes all the difference when it comes to cakes and bread. Don't forget to reduce the temperature when baking with glass or ceramic pans for even cooking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 209Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 255mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 4g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on products used. Please verify with your ingredients.
