Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Sauce. This moist, tender cake is infused with fresh strawberries, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion—be it birthdays, picnics, or a cozy afternoon at home. The homemade strawberry sauce adds an extra layer of fruity goodness, ensuring that every bite is a delicious experience. With simple preparation steps and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create a stunning dessert that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- 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 the cake)
- 16 oz hulled and halved strawberries (for the sauce)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, beat together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in sour cream, olive oil, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Gently fold in hulled strawberries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the sauce, cook halved strawberries with sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until softened.
- Serve slices topped with warm strawberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg