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Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Leila
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

This Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce is a delightful, moist cake bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Featuring a tender crumb enriched with sour cream and light olive oil, the cake is layered with fresh strawberries and topped with a generous drizzle of homemade strawberry sauce, making it perfect for any celebration or casual dessert.

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup light olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (measured correctly)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 12 oz strawberries (hulled; 6 oz diced, 6 oz halved)

Strawberry Sauce Ingredients

  • 16 oz strawberries (hulled and halved)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)

Optional Garnish

  • 1 tsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Cake Prep: Butter a 9" springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 375˚F. Prepare 12 oz of strawberries by dicing 6 oz and slicing the remaining 6 oz into halves.
  2. Make Strawberry Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer to beat 2 eggs with 1 cup sugar on high speed for 5 minutes until the mixture is light in color and thickened.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Lower the mixer speed and add 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup light olive oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Beat until all are well combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add this flour mixture to the batter in three parts on medium-low speed, mixing just until combined after each addition to avoid overmixing.
  5. Assemble Cake: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Evenly spread the 6 oz diced strawberries over this layer. Pour the remaining batter on top and cover with the 6 oz halved strawberries, placing them cut-side-down and gently pressing them slightly into the batter.
  6. Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, checking at 50 minutes for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean. After baking, let the cake rest in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Remove and Cool: Run a thin spatula around the edges to loosen the cake, then remove the springform ring. Transfer the cake to a platter and allow it to cool to just warm or room temperature before serving.
  8. Optional Garnish and Serve: Dust the cake with powdered sugar if desired. When serving, drizzle each slice generously with strawberry sauce.
  9. Prepare Strawberry Sauce: While the cake is baking, combine 16 oz hulled and halved strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste) in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth to create a fresh strawberry syrup for drizzling.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added as it can make the cake dense.
  • The strawberry sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Adjust sugar in sauce based on sweetness of strawberries and personal preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesbyleila.com/easy-strawberry-cake-with-strawberry-sauce-recipe/