Summertime Buttermilk Cake

This Summertime Buttermilk Cake pairs tart strawberries with moist buttermilk cake and simple syrup to make your summer a little sweeter. The perfect alternative to strawberry shortcake, this buttermilk cake recipe is light yet moist from cake flour and buttermilk. However, the cake flour may cause the cake to fall. To avoid this, leave the oven door closed as this summer cake bakes. Then drizzle a simple syrup over the warm cake and top it with whipped cream and strawberries. We recommend you serve this simple cake while the summer sun is still high in the sky.

More Dessert Recipe Ideas for You

Summertime Buttermilk Cake has become a staple for many of our readers during the warmer months. If you're a fan of this light and fluffy cake, we have a few more dessert recommendations that we think you'll love!

For those who enjoy the simplicity of a buttermilk cake, we recommend trying our Lemon Blueberry Buckle. This dessert combines the tangy lemon flavor with sweet bursts of blueberries, all topped with a crumbly streusel topping. It's a perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea on a lazy summer afternoon.

If you're looking to up your baking game and try something a little more challenging, we suggest giving our Strawberry Shortcake a go. This classic dessert features tender, sweet biscuits layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It's a showstopper dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family at your next summer gathering.

And lastly, for those who love a dessert that's both elegant and delicious, we recommend our Peach Cobbler. This comforting dessert showcases ripe peaches topped with a buttery crust and baked to golden perfection. It's the perfect way to showcase summer's sweetest fruit in a delightful and comforting way.

We hope you enjoy these dessert recommendations and continue to find joy in baking delicious treats for yourself and your loved ones. Happy baking!

Cooking Time40 min

Cooking MethodOven

Cooking Vessel Size9-inch Baking Dish