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Top-down view of a whole strawberry pie in a white baking dish. The golden crust has a dusting of sugar and shows bubbling red strawberry filling. Fresh strawberries and delicate pink blossoms surround the pie on a marble surface.
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Strawberry Spoon Cake

This easy strawberry cake recipe features plump, fresh berries folded into a tender, buttery batter, with a crunchy, sugary top. It's an incredibly simple cake to make and delivers pure berry flavor and perfect texture in every slice. 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 371kcal
Author: Nicole Gaffney

Ingredients

  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more for cake pan
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus 3 tablespoons, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries hulled and sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees.
  2. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch cake pan, then sprinkle with one tablespoon of sugar. Swirl the pan around to coat, then tap out any excess.
  3. Use an electric mixer to beat the butter with 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then continue beating until well combined.
  5. Add the salt, baking powder, and flour, then mix until just combined. Mix in the sour cream, then use a rubber spatula to fold in the strawberries.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar on top.
  7. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely, then cut into wedges and serve. You can also serve warm by spooning it out of the dish and topping with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Don't overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients or your cake may become tough.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before serving it so it sets.
  • Don't skip sprinkling sugar on top of the batter before baking, this will help create that wonderfully crisp and flaky texture on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
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