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Strawberry Country Cake

July 12, 2014 by pictureperfectcooking

Just a few short weeks ago, my strawberry plants were producing like crazy.  I froze some, made strawberry freezer jam with some, and enjoyed the rest.  I think I made strawberry shortcakes at least six times.  I had used biscuits and Redi-whip for my shortcakes, but really wanted a good strawberry short”cake” recipe so off to the internet I went. 

I had to look no further than the Food Network’s site, because that is where this Ina Garten beauty was located.  Her strawberry country cake filled my need for a wonderful, delicious, and moist cake with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Strawberry Country Cake

12 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs, room temperature

3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature

1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest

1/2 tsp. granted orange zest

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1 cup heavy cream, chilled

3 tbsp. additional granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. additional vanilla extract

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Prepare two 8” cake pans with Baker’s Joy and wax paper.  Sift together the flour, cornstarch, salt and baking soda.  Set this aside.

Hull slice the strawberries and set aside.  If you want a little extra sweetness in the berries, sprinkle just a little sugar on them and let them set a while.  The juices and flavors will develop.

Cream the butter and 2 cups of sugar on high until light and fluffy. On medium speed, add the eggs 1 at a time, then the sour cream, zests, and vanilla.  Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. On low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.  Combine just until smooth.

Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Cool in the pans for 15 minutes then remove and allow to cool completely.

After the cake has cooled, prepare the filling by whipping the cream with 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until stiff peaks form.  Slice one of the cake layers in half and spread 1/2 of the whipped cream on the bottom.  Scatter half of the sliced strawberries on top of the cream and replace the top of the cake.  Spread the remaining whipped cream on top and scatter the remaining strawberry pieces. You can freeze the other cake layer or just make a double helping of the whipped cream and strawberry topping.

 

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Posted in Cooking | Tagged Baking, Cake, Food Network, Ina Garten, Strawberry, Strawberry Country Cake, Whipped Cream | 14 Comments

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  1. on July 12, 2014 at 6:55 am lulu

    Strawberries are in, and I have to make a dessert for a dinner party tonight. Looks like this is it!


    • on July 12, 2014 at 3:58 pm pictureperfectcooking

      I hope it is as big a success for you as it was for me. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!


  2. on July 12, 2014 at 3:25 pm Leslie

    I want a piece of that right now. I love strawberry desserts in the summertime. I want to make some chocolate covered strawberries, yum. I hope your having a great weekend!


    • on July 12, 2014 at 3:58 pm pictureperfectcooking

      Ooh, chocolate covered strawberries sound great too! Have a great day!


  3. on July 17, 2014 at 8:36 pm Jo May

    So pretty I want big slice. Love strawberries. I “pin”.


    • on July 18, 2014 at 3:49 pm pictureperfectcooking

      Thanks so much! We love strawberries too. This cake was great. Have a wonderful day!


  4. on July 17, 2014 at 8:37 pm Jo May

    Oh forgot to tell ya I saw at Foodie Friday


  5. on July 20, 2014 at 6:05 am Laura@Baking In Pyjamas

    I adore strawberries and this cake looks absolutely scrumptious. Such a pretty cake too. This has been featured as one of my favourites over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Stop by, grab a button and link up again with us this week. Have a great day!


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  7. on July 21, 2014 at 2:07 pm Miz Helen

    Hi Tammi,
    Your Strawberry Country Cake looks delicious! Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday, I always look forward to your visits!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen


  8. on July 21, 2014 at 11:08 pm Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse

    Sweet goodness! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features tonight at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to the party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-108.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse


  9. on July 22, 2014 at 5:01 pm Stephanie

    This looks absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!


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