Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- For the crunch topping, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter; sprinkle over cooled cake layers.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in a splash of lemon juice or swapping strawberries for your favorite berries.
- Ensure strawberries are ripe for maximum sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg