Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup skim milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (plus 2 teaspoons for topping)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Fruit
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes or until the mixture is pale and fluffy, ensuring a light cake texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, skim milk, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until evenly mixed. Add half of this dry mixture to the wet mixture and gently fold with a spatula until incorporated. Then add the remaining flour mixture and stir well. Beat the batter for 1 minute until fluffy.
- Fill Cake Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
- Add Strawberries: Arrange the sliced fresh strawberries on top of the batter in a single layer. Sprinkle the remaining 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar evenly over the strawberries to enhance sweetness and create a slight glaze.
- Bake the Cake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a wooden skewer or cake tester into the center of the cake; it should come out clean when fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before carefully removing it from the pan and slicing for serving.
Notes
- Room temperature butter is essential for proper creaming and achieving a light, fluffy batter.
- Make sure strawberries are sliced evenly for uniform baking and presentation.
- Test the cake’s doneness with a skewer; if it comes out with wet batter, continue baking in 5-minute increments.
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor; frozen strawberries may release excess moisture and affect texture.
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
