Description
A rustic, buttery cake baked in cast iron and topped with fresh, juicy strawberries.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
2 tablespoons sugar for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
Step 2: Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5: Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
Step 6: Spread batter into the skillet and top with halved strawberries.
Step 7: Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and set.
Step 9: Cool slightly in the skillet before serving.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
