Tag: Easy Summer Cake

🍓 “Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did.”
– Dr. William Butler, 17th century

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sourdough discard (or Greek vanilla yogurt)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb strawberries, stems removed and halved
• sugar and cinnamon (for sprinkling on top)

For the Whipped Cream:

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º.
Prepare a 9-inch round pan by greasing the bottom or lining with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the sourdough discard (or yogurt), egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients and stir until combined.

Spread the batter in your prepared pan.
Top with halved strawberries, cut side down.
Sprinkle lightly with sugar and cinnamon for a cozy finish.

Bake at 350ºF for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden.

In a chilled glass bowl, combine whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla.
Whip until medium peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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