Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce. This moist, tender cake, infused with fresh strawberries, is an ideal treat for any occasion—be it a birthday celebration, picnic, or a sweet afternoon snack. The homemade strawberry sauce adds a luscious touch, ensuring that every bite is bursting with fruity goodness. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe allows bakers of all levels to create a stunning dessert that impresses family and friends alike.

Ingredients

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2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup light olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
12 oz strawberries (hulled)
16 oz strawberries (hulled and halved)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sauce)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a mixing bowl, blend eggs, sugar, sour cream, olive oil, and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
Fold in hulled strawberries gently.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool before preparing the strawberry sauce by heating halved strawberries with sugar until juices release and thicken slightly.
Serve slices drizzled with warm strawberry sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. For added flavor variations, consider incorporating lemon zest into the batter or using other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.