Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
Fresh strawberries, sliced (1 pint)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Butter a 9-inch round or square pan
In a bowl, melt 1/2 cup butter, stir in 1 cup sugar
Add sliced strawberries and let sit 5-10 minutes
Press reserved butter-sugar mixture evenly over strawberry layer
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt
In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed
Pour batter over strawberry layer
Bake 45 minutes until golden
Let cool 5-10 minutes, invert onto serving platter
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation
Unsalted butter ensures better flavor control
Caramelizes best with ripe strawberries
Invert carefully to preserve fruit layer
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Strawberry Dessert Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg