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Fresh Strawberry Cake

A delightful dessert featuring juicy strawberries in a rich buttery cake, reminiscent of summer days at grandma’s house.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Light and airy, this flour creates a tender crumb.
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder This ensures that your cake rises beautifully.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Softened to creamy perfection, adds rich flavor.
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar Sweetens the cake beautifully.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor profile.
  • 0.5 cup milk Essential for achieving the right cake batter consistency.
Fruits
  • 0.75 lb strawberries Hulled and halved for luscious bites.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously butter a 9-inch deep dish pie pan or a round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar together until pale and fluffy - about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then beat on low speed until well-blended.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour, and beat on low speed until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Arrange the halved strawberries on top, cut side down, and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over them.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F, then reduce the temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue baking for approximately 1 hour until the cake is light golden brown and a tester comes out clean.
Serving
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a rack before serving. Serve with sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers at room temperature under loose cover for up to three days, or wrap individual slices tightly and freeze for up to three months.