Strawberry Cake with Sauce (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Strawberry Cake
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour (measured correctly)
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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12 oz strawberries, hulled
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1 tsp powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
→ Strawberry Sauce
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16 oz strawberries, hulled and halved
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1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
# Steps to Follow:
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Butter a 9" springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375˚F.
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Dice 6 oz of strawberries and slice the other 6 oz into halves.
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In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer), beat together 2 eggs with 1 cup sugar on high speed for 5 minutes or until light in color and thick.
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Add sour cream, oil, and vanilla, and beat on low speed until well combined.
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In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well incorporated. With the mixer on med/low speed, add the flour mixture to the batter 1/3 at a time, letting the flour incorporate with each addition and continue mixing just until well combined. Do not over-mix.
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Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Top with diced strawberries, then spread the remaining batter over the top. Cover the surface with halved strawberries (cut-side-down), pressing them down just slightly into the batter.
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Bake at 375˚F for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake rest in the pan for 15-20 minutes before removing the ring. Run a thin spatula around the cake edges to loosen from the pan, then transfer to a cake platter. Cool until just warm or at room temperature.
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While the cake is baking, combine strawberries and sugar in a blender or food processor and blend until pureed.
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Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Drizzle individual slices generously with strawberry sauce.
# Additional Notes:
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This cake showcases fresh strawberries in both the batter and as a topping for a double burst of flavor.