Strawberry Cake
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Rating
4.7 out of 5 stars
(40)
Ingredients
10
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for sprinkling on top of cake
- Whipped cream and extra sliced strawberries, for serving
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch springform pan or pie plate. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a medium bowl. Set aside.
Step 2
Put butter and 1 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Step 3
Gradually mix in flour mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Arrange strawberry slices on top of batter. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over berries.
Step 4
Bake cake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Bake until cake is golden brown and firm to the touch, about 50-55 minutes. Let cool in pan. To serve, cut into wedges.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Store cake at room temperature, for up to two days.
