This Strawberry Thyme Cake boasts fresh, lively flavors and completely embodies the ease of summer. With its unfrosted, “naked” sides and a wreath of fresh thyme, it is simple yet dramatic. The addition of fresh herbs adds a bit of interest and a welcoming twist to otherwise basic flavors. I aimed to create a cake that could equally be shared at a casual picnic in the late-afternoon shade as well as something stunning enough and unexpected to bring to a summer dinner party under the stars, and this beauty certainly delivers.