Simple Strawberry Cake | Oregonian Recipes

Name: Simple Strawberry Cake | Oregonian Recipes
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for pie dish; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (can swap 3/4 cup all-purpose flour with 3/4 cup barley flour for a nutty flavor, or 3/4 cup whole wheat or spelt); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered if they are very large; Whipped cream, for serving

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This is an easy to make, lovely, simple spring cake that's perfect for all the strawberries that turn up in CSA boxes early in the season.

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for pie dish
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (can swap 3/4 cup all-purpose flour with 3/4 cup barley flour for a nutty flavor, or 3/4 cup whole wheat or spelt)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered if they are very large
Whipped cream, for serving