Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce. This moist and fluffy cake showcases the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion, from summer picnics to birthday celebrations. The accompanying strawberry sauce adds a burst of fruity goodness, elevating each slice to a new level of deliciousness. With a simple preparation method and accessible ingredients, this cake is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Serve it plain, with whipped cream, or alongside vanilla ice cream for a truly memorable treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 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 strawberries (hulled)
- For the Strawberry Sauce: 16 oz strawberries (hulled and halved), 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, olive oil, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture; stir gently until just incorporated. Fold in hulled strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the sauce, cook halved strawberries with sugar over medium heat until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg