Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce, a moist and flavorful dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to summer picnics, and it’s topped with a luscious homemade strawberry sauce that enhances its appeal. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a beautiful centerpiece for your dessert table that will impress everyone who tries it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 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 hulled strawberries (for cake)
- 16 oz hulled and halved strawberries (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs and sugar until combined. Add sour cream, olive oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir gently. Fold in hulled strawberries.
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper. Pour batter into the pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine halved strawberries with sugar; cook until softened. Remove from heat once desired consistency is reached.
- Cool the cake for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Serve slices drizzled with warm strawberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 168mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg