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mother's day Strawberry Cake

Delicious Mother's Day Strawberry Cake That Steals Hearts

A delightful Mother's Day Strawberry Cake that bursts with flavors and showcases fresh strawberries, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Eggs better at room temperature
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar sweetens and aids in browning
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or plain Greek yogurt for a lighter touch
  • 0.5 cups Light Olive Oil or vegetable oil/butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measure accurately
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder for leavening
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 12 oz Strawberries hulled and diced
For the Strawberry Sauce
  • 16 oz Strawberries hulled and halved
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
Optional Topping

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the pan by buttering it and lining with parchment. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Hull and dice 12 oz of strawberries, and reserve 16 oz hulled strawberries for the sauce.
  3. Beat eggs and granulated sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  4. Mix in sour cream, olive oil, and vanilla at low speed until combined.
  5. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; fold into the egg mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle diced strawberries, pour remaining batter, and place halved strawberries on top.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before removing.
  8. Blend reserved strawberries with sugar for the sauce until smooth, adjusting sweetness to your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is a heartfelt way to celebrate Mother's Day, perfect for gatherings and making memories.

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