To allow strawberries to truly shine, it doesn't require much: a sprinkle of sugar, a drizzle of lemon juice, and voilà, you have a juicy topping perfect for classic treats like Strawberry Shortcakes or subtle olive oil cake. We are particularly fond of adding them into the mix for refined delicacies such as a Strawberry-Honey Cake or a Strawberry Rhubarb Cornmeal Cake. These recipes, offering a beautiful end to any spring or summer meal, are definitely worth a try.

Strawberry shortcake stands as solid evidence that simplicity can yield the most divine results. In this super-sized version, a biscuit-resembling cake, enriched with luscious butter, is sliced down the middle and luxuriously layered with light whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

The no-bake icebox cake creatively interprets the elements of the iconic strawberry shortcake, incorporating butter-infused shortbread cookies, strawberries soaked in maple, and whipped cream with a zing of ginger.

The visually appealing tart brims with a buttery almond mix, cooked to perfection and topped with a generous array of fresh strawberries. The tartness of strawberries perfectly balances the rich flavors of crust and filling.

The straightforward and delicate cake has a batter that blends together in one bowl. Embellishing it with fresh strawberries and raspberries before baking enhances the allure of this dish.

This fresh take on the classic Italian coffee dessert entails layers of ladyfingers, juicy strawberries, and mascarpone cream. The orange liqueur and slight balsamic vinegar intensify the berry flavors without overpowering them.

Jocelyn Delk-Adams presents this pound-cake-like dessert, the batter is topped with juicy strawberries and tangy rhubarb. A divine touch of rosemary-infused whipped cream adds a savory edge.

This simplistic vanilla shortcake from chef Hetel Vasavada is glazed with an enticing lemon-saffron syrup before being adorned with a saffron-mascarpone whipped cream. Fresh strawberries deliver a refreshing contrast to the warm spices.

One beautiful dessert option is the vanilla-strawberry cake and crispy meringue, baked together and topped with a tart cream mix and a trifecta of juicy berries tousled in lemon juice and sumac powder.

This sublime airy cake serves as an elegant canvas for seasonal berries, cooked down to a jam-like consistency, becoming celestial when paired with fresh whipped cream.

A salty-sweet crust is created out of matzo meal and grounded almonds, filled with a silky cream cheese and sour cream combination. The topping simply boasts macerated strawberries and toasted almonds.

These delightful cupcakes are enriched with powdered freeze-dried strawberries and a sprinkle of sugar in the batter, embellished with tangy cream cheese frosting.

This moist, not-too-sweet pound cake by Giada De Laurentiis features strawberries tossed with Prosecco and a touch of sugar for a wonderful accompaniment.

For a stunning twist on a classic, this ice cream cake has layers of strawberry sorbet, strawberry gelato, and frosting with sour cream gelato. This impressive creation can be made with homemade or store-bought ice creams.

Strawberries, although rarely combined with chocolate, form an exquisite match in this molten chocolate cake. Chef Chris Yeo serves each individual cake with a scoop of strawberry ice cream and fresh strawberries.

This creative Bundt cake by chef Eli Dahlin is a healthier rendition of sticky toffee pudding. A sweet honey syrup seeps into the sponge, flavored with chopped strawberries and zesty sour cream.

This buttery and nutty cornmeal cake adorned with mascarpone whipped cream and fresh strawberries is thee creation of chef Mike Lata.

Lastly, this dense, moist cake with a mix of olive oil and almond flour serves as an excellent base for a tangy yogurt whipped cream and an abundance of juicy strawberries.