Strawberry Spoon Cake Recipe
The Strawberry Spoon Cake recipe offers a delightful twist on classic desserts. Combining the sweetness of strawberries with the comforting richness of spoon cake, it creates a perfect harmony of flavors. Easy to make and bursting with fruity goodness, it's sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 8-inch baking dish
- Ice cream scoop (optional)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and divided
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar divided
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
Prep the Strawberries and Butter
- ● Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, toss together the sliced strawberries with 1/3 cup of the brown sugar.
- ● Set this aside to let the juices release while you prepare the batter.
- ● Use half of the melted butter to generously grease your 8-inch baking dish.
- ● This step ensures the cake won’t stick and makes for easy scooping later.
Make the Easy Batter
- ● In your large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/3 cup of brown sugar, the milk, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- ● Once combined, whisk in the melted butter and vanilla extract until you have a smooth batter. It will be slightly thick, but that’s perfectly normal.
Assemble and Bake!
- ● Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish.
- ● Don’t worry about spreading it perfectly – it will settle during baking.
- ● Gently spoon the strawberry mixture (including the juices) on top of the batter.
- ● Pop your cake into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few crumbs.
Devour Warm with Vanilla Ice Cream (Optional)
- ● Let the cake cool slightly on a wire rack before digging in. This allows the juices to set and prevents a soupy mess.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different fruits in this recipe! Blueberries, raspberries, or a combination of berries would all work wonderfully in place of strawberries.