Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this French Strawberry Cake, a moist and tender dessert bursting with fresh strawberries. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion and will impress your guests with its simple yet elegant presentation.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (halved or sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, arrange the strawberries over the top, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 35–40 minutes until done.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed the same day it’s baked, slightly warm or at room temperature.
- It pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
