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Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce

Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce

Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce. This cake is soft, moist, and brimming with fresh strawberry goodness, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. The accompanying strawberry sauce adds a vibrant touch that enhances each bite. Perfectly paired with whipped cream or fresh strawberries, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. With simple preparation steps and common ingredients, you can create a stunning dessert that embodies the essence of summer in every slice.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup light olive oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 12 oz fresh strawberries (for batter)
  • 16 oz fresh strawberries (for sauce)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend eggs, sugar, sour cream, olive oil, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in hulled strawberries.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. To make the strawberry sauce, cook halved strawberries with sugar over medium heat until softened, then let cool slightly.
  7. Once the cake has cooled completely, serve slices drizzled with warm strawberry sauce.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating lemon zest or almond extract into the batter. If you prefer a lighter option, substitute sour cream with plain yogurt.

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