Description
This Strawberry Spoon Cake is a moist, tender dessert featuring a lightly sweetened buttery cake base topped with juicy strawberries. Baked quickly in a single dish, it’s an easy and delightful treat served best warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter (1 stick), melted, plus more for greasing
- 2/3 cup (150 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (130 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Strawberry Topping
- 5 ounces (145 grams) frozen and thawed or fresh, hulled strawberries (about 1 cup)
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square or round baking dish with butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Mash Strawberries: Using your hands or the back of a fork, mash the strawberries to release their juices. Stir in 1/3 cup of the brown sugar with the mashed berries and juices, then set this mixture aside.
- Make Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar, whole milk, and kosher salt until well combined. Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then whisk just until the batter is smooth without overmixing.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly to the edges. Spoon the strawberry mixture, including all the juices, over the top of the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon into bowls while warm and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect dessert.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen strawberries; if frozen, thaw and drain any excess liquid before mashing.
- For a variation, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter as it can make the cake dense instead of tender.
- Best served warm, the cake pairs wonderfully with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Spoon Cake, quick dessert, easy cake recipe, fruit cake, simple baking
