Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe with Tasty Strawberry Sauce

Summary

In this delightful video, Natasha from NatashasKitchen.com shares a recipe for an easy and soft strawberry cake with a fresh strawberry syrup. The detailed steps include preparing the batter, layering the cake with strawberries, and baking it to perfection. The finishing touch is a luscious strawberry sauce that enhances the cake's flavor, making it a perfect party dessert.

Takeaways

• 🍰 The video is about making an easy and soft strawberry cake with a fresh strawberry syrup.
• 🧈 Preparation starts with buttering a nine-inch springform pan and preheating the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 🥚 The wet ingredients include two large eggs, one cup of sugar, one cup of sour cream, half a cup of olive oil, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• 🍓 For the cake, you need 12 ounces or 3/4 of a pound of fresh strawberries, half sliced for the top and the rest diced for the center.
• 🍰 The batter is mixed with the dry ingredients in thirds, ensuring thorough incorporation.
• 🔥 The cake is baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• 🍓 The strawberry sauce is made by blending one pound of strawberries with 1/4 cup of sugar, or to taste.
• ⏰ The cake should rest in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes before being loosened and removed.
• 🍰 Optional decoration includes dusting the cake with powdered sugar for a prettier appearance.
• 🍓 The final touch is drizzling the cake with the homemade strawberry syrup, which enhances the flavor.
• 🎉 This strawberry cake is recommended as a great party cake due to its simplicity, quick preparation, and delicious taste.

Q & A

What is the main dish being made in the video?

The main dish being made is an easy and soft strawberry cake with a fresh strawberry syrup.

What are the first steps in preparing the pan and oven?

Butter a nine-inch springform pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, and preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

What ingredients are combined first and for how long should they be mixed?

Combine two large eggs and one cup of sugar in a large mixing bowl, and beat on high speed for about five minutes until thick and lightened in color.

What are the next ingredients added to the wet mixture?

Add one cup of sour cream, half a cup of olive oil, and a teaspoon of real vanilla extract. Beat together on low speed just until combined.

How is the dry mixture prepared?

In a medium bowl, whisk together two cups of flour, two teaspoons of baking powder, and a quarter teaspoon of salt.

How should the dry ingredients be incorporated into the wet mixture?

With the mixer on medium-low speed, add the dry mixture to the batter one-third at a time, letting it incorporate with each addition, until well combined.

How are the strawberries prepared for the cake?

Slice half of the strawberries into halves for the top of the cake, and dice the rest for the center of the cake.

What is the process for layering the batter and strawberries in the pan?

Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and even out the top. Sprinkle the diced strawberries over the top, cover with the remaining batter, and top with the halved strawberries, pushing them slightly into the surface.

How long and at what temperature should the cake be baked?

Bake the cake in the center of the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

How is the strawberry syrup made?

In a blender or food processor, blend one pound of strawberries with a quarter cup of sugar (or to taste) until smooth.

What should be done once the cake is out of the oven?

Let the cake rest in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes, then run a thin spatula or knife around the edges to loosen it from the pan.

What optional finishing touch can be added to the cake?

You can add a generous amount of powdered sugar over the top of the cake for a prettier appearance.

How does Natasha describe the taste and texture of the cake?

Natasha describes the cake as soft, fluffy perfection with great pops of strawberry flavor and a soft, lightly-sweetened crumb.

What does Natasha suggest the strawberry syrup can be used for besides the cake?

Natasha suggests that the strawberry syrup is also really good on pancakes or crepes.

What does Natasha recommend to viewers who enjoyed the video?

Natasha recommends giving the video a thumbs up, subscribing to the YouTube channel, and clicking the bell icon to get notifications for future video recipes.