Description
Looking for the best French strawberry cake? This quick and easy recipe is light, simple, and packed with fresh berry flavor! A perfect cake for brunch, tea time, or summer dessert ideas. Buttery, healthy, and beautifully topped with strawberries and powdered sugar!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
- Arrange strawberries on top, pressing in gently.
- Bake 40–45 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- Pat strawberries dry to avoid extra moisture.
- Swap in raspberries or blueberries if preferred.
- Add lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg