Best Strawberry Buttermilk Cake 🍓🍰
This Strawberry Buttermilk Cake is moist, fluffy, and packed with sweet strawberry flavor. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or any special occasion!
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 box strawberry cake mix
1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
4 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
For the Frosting (Optional):
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons milk
Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the 4 eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 cup of water until smooth.
Gradually add the strawberry cake mix and the vanilla instant pudding mix.
Stir until the batter is fully combined and smooth. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake fluffy.
3. Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Cool the Cake:
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting or serving.
5. Prepare the Frosting (Optional):
In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter until creamy.
Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, mixing well.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2–3 tablespoons milk to reach your desired frosting consistency.
6. Frost and Garnish:
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Garnish with fresh strawberry slices on top if desired.
🍓 Tips for the Perfect Cake:
For extra strawberry flavor, fold in ½ cup chopped fresh strawberries into the batter.
Brush the cooled cake with simple syrup (½ cup sugar + ½ cup water boiled) for added moisture.
Keep the cake covered to maintain freshness for up to 3–4 days.
