Irresistible Strawberry Cake with Fresh Strawberry Sauce

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar (adjustable to taste)
• ½ cup butter, softened at room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 packet vanilla extract
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped

For the Strawberry Sauce/Filling:

• 1½ cups fresh strawberries (mashed or chopped)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (dissolved in 1 tablespoon water)

For the Topping (Optional):

• Whipped cream or whipped topping
• Fresh strawberry slices
  

  🎀 Preparation