Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this French-inspired Strawberry Cake, a perfect blend of buttery cake and fresh strawberries. This rustic dessert is simple to make yet impressively delicious, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved or sliced)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar or granulated sugar
- powdered sugar (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Prepare the batter: Pour the batter into the cake pan, arrange strawberries on top, and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden. Let cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best served fresh, warm, or at room temperature.
- Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Variation: Try with raspberries or blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
