Description
This strawberry, almond and yogurt cake combines tender crumb, juicy berries, and crunchy almonds in one perfectly moist slice. It’s the ultimate cozy bake for any season.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups – Provides structure while keeping the cake soft
- Baking Powder: 1 ½ teaspoons – Helps the cake rise evenly
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon – Enhances and balances the flavors
- Granulated Sugar: ¾ cup – Adds just the right amount of sweetness
- Plain Greek Yogurt: ¾ cup – Adds moisture and a slight tang
- Eggs: 2 large – Binds ingredients and adds richness
- Vegetable Oil: ½ cup – Keeps the crumb moist and tender
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – Enhances the overall flavor
- Almond Flour: ½ cup – Brings a nutty richness and soft texture
- Fresh Strawberries: 1 cup, chopped – Juicy and sweet fruit pockets throughout
- Sliced Almonds: ¼ cup – For a toasty, crunchy topping
- Powdered Sugar: For dusting – A soft, sweet finish on top
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk yogurt, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry to wet and stir gently until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour half the batter into the pan, add half the strawberries, then repeat. Top with sliced almonds.
- Assemble the Dish: Smooth the top and press strawberries slightly into batter.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden and set. Toothpick should come out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack. Dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve with cream, yogurt, or fresh berries.
Notes
- Flour strawberries lightly to prevent sinking.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep it light and tender.
- Use room-temperature eggs and yogurt for a better rise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg