Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of this Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce, a perfect sweet treat for any occasion. This moist and fluffy cake is bursting with fresh strawberries, making it an ideal dessert for birthdays, picnics, or just a cozy afternoon at home. Accompanied by a luscious homemade strawberry sauce, this cake elevates your dessert game to new heights while being incredibly easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 strawberries (hulled)
- 16 oz strawberries (hulled and halved) for sauce
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for sauce
- 1 tsp powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until combined. Add sour cream, olive oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients while gently stirring.
- Fold in hulled strawberries without overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the sauce, combine halved strawberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until softened and juices release.
- Serve slices warm or at room temperature drizzled with strawberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg