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Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

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Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

Recently a friend asked if I had an easy, springy cake recipe on hand and I remembered this gem from 5 years ago. The pictures needed major revamping, but the recipe is still one of my faves so here’s  a little refresher!

You know I’m a fan of quick and simple desserts and this one is that and more. It’s so straightforward and also delicious. Bursting with fresh strawberries, I can’t think of a better recipe to celebrate them starting to be in season. This cake isn’t too sweet, which when paired with the whipped cream and juicy berries, gives a major strawberry shortcake vibe. It’s satisfying but light at the same time,  which makes eating several pieces throughout the day become much more of an option. In fact I totally support you eating this for breakfast and maybe all the other meals too. (Which I absolutely did.)

Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

Like so many of my favorite cake recipes, buttermilk makes the texture melt in your mouth good. The batter comes together in minutes and before baking, pieces of juicy seasonal strawberries are scattered across the top.  While the cake bakes I let some chopped up strawberries sit in a drizzle of honey, pulling all their juices out, creating a perfect topping for this lovely cake.

Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

If you’re looking for a fast but impressive recipe for a springtime fete, this may be the perfect one. Oh and you know what else? Fresh whipped cream looks like a treat, and even with no sugar it tastes amazing. It’s the perfect diversion tactic to keep 3 year old boys busy. :)

StrawberryButtermilkCAke

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Strawberry Buttermilk Cake and a Giveaway!
Yield: 1 - 8 inch cake
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ stick unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup plus 1½ tablespoons sugar, divided
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • ½ cup well-shaken buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
For the topping:
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 cup diced strawberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat butter and ⅔ cup sugar with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then beat in vanilla. Add egg and beat well.
  4. At low speed, mix in flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour, being careful not to over-mix.
  5. Spoon batter into pan, smoothing top with a spoon. Scatter berries evenly over top and sprinkle with remaining 1½ Tbsp sugar.
  6. Bake until cake is golden and a cake tester/toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool until room temperature.
For the topping:
  1. While cake bakes, toss chopped strawberries with 1 teaspoon honey and let sit and get juicy for at least an hour.
  2. Using a cold bowl and cold beaters, whip the cream until stiff and stir in the remaining teaspoon of honey. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and top with the macerated berries.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Gourmet

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  3. Wow! That cake looks incredible! I love that it can be adapted for whatever berries are in season, too.

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  9. I need a dessert for the weekend and this looks perfect! Thanks for posting. LOVE strawberries.

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  10. You just reminded me to get planting some strawberries… moving kind of threw off my usual schedule. Awesome giveaway too, I was just saying this morning that I need some new cake pans.

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  21. What a great recipe! And for a great cause! This will be perfect for a belated Mother’s Day dessert since I couldn’t spend Sunday with my mom. And she just happens to love strawberry shortcake!

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  28. Um, yummmm! I always love a good cake with berries! Something not too sweet, but just right. And to add a touch of whipping cream? Thank you. I’ll definitely be giving this a try. (:

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  29. I can’t wait to try this cake. It looks delicious. I am going to make it for my husband this weekend.

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  35. Love your recipes! I’ve emailed you several times and you always email right back. I love trying new recipes and so far they’ve all turned out great. Today I’m making strawberry margarita cupcakes. Can’t wait!

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  45. I enjoyed the last yummy bite this morning (for breakfast no less). It was fun baking with you!!!

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  49. I cannot wait to make this recipe! I just picked up buttermilk for pancakes this AM and will use the rest for this cake. Great giveaway and great cause!

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  52. I’m going to make this – it sounds YUMMY. I’ve got strawberries, need to get the buttermilk. thanks for featuring such a great cause too!

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  53. This looks like the perfect dessert! I wish I had this recipe for mothers day and I would have requested it from my hubby :-D

    I have liked the Help Whip Cancer Facebook page. Such a great cause!

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  56. Sounds so light and delicious! I love strawberry cake, I mean REALLY love strawberry cake!!! :)

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  63. I love simple and delicious recipes like this!! And i like that this is totally something the kids would enjoy helping create! Look forward to making this :D

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  64. I’ve made a similar cake several times over the last few months. So easy! I usually swap out the vanilla extract for almond, though. And thank you for calling my attention to Pamper Chef’s Campaign. I know a lot of people who will jump on board!

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  67. Making this today for my Dad! Thank you so much for being such an entertaining blogger to follow!

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  84. Love this! I have been looking for something different from the standard shortcake. Living in Florida and loving to bake, I have access to some very fresh strawberries, so i am always looking for new recipes.

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  96. I Love, Love, Love strawberries and cake! I will be making this for this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, farmers market here I come. Thanks alot for sharing! {Suzette}

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  101. Mmm, i cant wait to make this and share it with my family and friends, thanks for the recipe

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  109. Looks and sounds delicious. I plan to get the ingredients and make it for a specialty dessert to be served this weekend. I love recipes with buttermilk and can hardly wait to try it. My mother-in-law used to churn butter in Maine 3-4 times a week and I was always on hand for fresh buttermilk. It adds a special delicious element to foods.

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  118. O…M…G!! This cake is fantastic. I used fresh mango because they’re in season right now. This will definitely be a go-to recipe for me.

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  119. I love your recipes! Especially your banana bread, which I think I have whipped up at least a dozen times in the past 6 months! This recipe sounds great, but j have a question. What exactly is buttermilk? Is it the same as yoghurt? Thanks!

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