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French Strawberry Cake

Light and Fluffy French Strawberry Cake for Sweet Summer Bliss

This Light and Fluffy French Strawberry Cake is perfect for summer gatherings, featuring fresh strawberries and a delicate texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or yogurt/crème fraîche
For the Strawberries
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries sliced and dried
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Add sour cream alternately with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle granulated sugar on top.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing and dusting with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure strawberries are dry before adding to the batter for the best texture.

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