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French Strawberry Cake Recipe

This elegant French strawberry cake features fresh strawberries baked into a tender, buttery cake that's perfect for dessert. The recipe includes expert tips for choosing the best strawberries and preventing a soggy cake for optimal results.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in sliced strawberries, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Toss strawberry slices in a tablespoon of flour before folding into batter to prevent them from sinking and releasing too much moisture. Store strawberry desserts in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.