Dive into the sweet simplicity of summer with our Homemade Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe. This isn't just any cake; it's a burst of sunshine in every bite, combining the juicy sweetness of ripe strawberries with the comforting texture of a classic bundt. Quick to prepare, surprisingly healthy with real fruit, and undeniably flavorful, this cake is your go-to for effortless elegance. My grandmother used to make a version every July, and the smell alone transports me back to carefree summer days. This recipe captures that same magic, making it easy to create your own cherished memories.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my summers were punctuated by the vibrant red of strawberries bursting in my grandmother’s garden. She always knew how to turn those simple berries into the most delightful treats. This Homemade Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe is my attempt to capture the essence of those sun-drenched afternoons – the sweet-tart taste of fresh berries, the warmth of the oven, and the joy of sharing something homemade with loved ones. It’s more than just a recipe to me; it's a piece of my heart, baked into something delicious.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Strawberry Puree:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Puree Strawberries: Blend hulled strawberries and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate Additions: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in Strawberry Puree: Gently fold in the strawberry puree until evenly distributed.
- Pour into Pan: Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze (Optional):
- Mix Glaze Components: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Serve: Slice and serve the Homemade Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe and enjoy!
Homemade Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Blend hulled strawberries and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups granulated sugar
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup sour cream
- Gently fold in the strawberry puree until evenly distributed.2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Slice and serve the Homemade Strawberry Bundt Cake Recipe and enjoy!