Description
A delightful French Strawberry Cake featuring juicy strawberries and a fluffy cake texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 16 ounces strawberries, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream, starting and ending with flour.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries gently, being careful not to crush them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the remaining granulated sugar on top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve plain or with whipped cream or ice cream. Dusting with powdered sugar adds elegance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg