Sugar Free Strawberry Cake Recipe

This Sugar Free Strawberry Cake Recipe features a classic vanilla cake that is topped with fresh strawberries.

Made with no added sugar, this cake is slightly fluffy in texture and full of vanilla flavor in every bite.

This delicious strawberry cake is the perfect way to enjoy strawberries. The cake starts with a basic vanilla batter, which is then topped with sliced fresh strawberries. The combination makes for one irresistible cake.

What makes Strawberry Cake so good?

This delicious cake is based upon a basic vanilla cake only this cake is made with no added sugar.

I like that the added strawberries add flavor, color, and a bit of whimsy to this cake.

Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free Strawberry Icebox Cake?

That icebox cake is a classic and simple layered dessert recipe made with fresh strawberries and no added sugar. Both this recipe for a strawberry cake and that recipe for icebox cake are delicious and easy cake recipes made with strawberries and no added sugar.

My cake was made in an eight inch springform style cake pan. You can find a selection of springform style cake pans here.

Why we love this simple and easy vanilla cake recipe.

This recipe is made with basic pantry ingredients that you may already have on hand. You will need fresh strawberries as well.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Vanilla cake is a basic cake recipe that tastes great on its own.
• This cake can be baked in about any kind of basic cake or cupcake pan, making adjustments as needed in baking.
• Topping this cake with fresh strawberries means adding a bit of fruit to a cake recipe.
• Strawberry cake goes great when served with a cup of coffee, glass of milk, or even lemonade on the side.
• You can top this cake with Sugar Free Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream
• About everyone can agree on this cake for dessert or as a snack.

Ingredients needed to make this strawberry cake recipe.

The ingredients are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.

• Flour. Use all purpose flour that is measured and leveled.
• Baking Powder. Used as a leavener in cakes.
• Butter Your butter should be softened to room temperature. If you are using unsalted butter you can add a half teaspoon of salt to your flour.
• Sugar Alternative. For best results, use a granular sugar alternative that measures like sugar and that can also be baked with.
• Eggs. Use large eggs that are at room temperature.
• Milk. Added for moisture, a full fat milk works best in this recipe.
• Vanilla Extract. Where we get the vanilla flavor from.
• Strawberries. The stems and leaves should be removed and the strawberries should be sliced.

Expert Tip👉 You will notice that there are a few strawberries on top of my cake that have their stems and leaves attached. This is purely for decorative purposes although, some folks have no problem eating the green parts of the strawberries.

Tips for making the best fresh strawberry cake recipe.

My cake was made with strawberries. Feel free to use other berries in addition or instead of the strawberries. You can even add a few blueberries on top with the strawberries.

More helpful tips for you.

1. My cake was made with an eight inch springform cake pan. While you could use another kind of cake pan, keep in mind that bake times can vary which means that it is a good idea to keep an eye on your cake while it is baking.
2. The flavor of this cake is really about the vanilla that is added to it. I would use pure vanilla rather than imitation vanilla for that reason.
3. When selecting strawberries to use, use firm strawberries that are similar in size. Larger strawberries can be used for decoration.
4. Frozen strawberries will not work as well in this recipe as they are soft and tend to have more moisture in them.
5. If your cake seems to be baking too fast (it is turning golden before being baked through) you can try using a foil tent that is loosely placed on top to help the cake bake more evenly.
6. This cake recipe also works well with cupcakes. The baking time will be shorter however, so keep an eye on the cupcakes while baking.

How to make this Sugar Free Strawberry Cake Recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Bake Time: 50 minutes .
Servings: 10, depending on how it is sliced. .

1. Start by preheating your oven to 325 and prepping your cake pan well for nonstick. I like to line my cake pan with parchment paper and lightly spray or dust my cake pan over the paper for a recipe such as this one.
2. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together the flour and baking powder.
3. Next, in a mixing bowl with a mixer outfitted with a paddle attachment, beat together your butter and sugar alternative until creamy. Then scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the eggs, one at a time, lightly beating between additions. Then beat in the milk and vanilla extract.
4. For the next step, we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl with the wet ingredients. Start by scraping down the sides of the bowl and then use a slow speed while you gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
5. Transfer the cake batter to the prepared cake pan and then arrange the sliced strawberries on top.
6. Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes or until the cake has baked through and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan before loosening the sides from the springform pan and transferring the cake to a cooling rack to fully cool.

Expert Tip 👉 The cake is baked through when it is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched in the center.