Strawberries and Cream Coffee Cake
Embrace the delight of strawberries and cream with this exquisite Coffee Cake that combines juicy strawberries with a soft, moist cake and a sweet cream cheese drizzle.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Springform Pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or vanilla yogurt)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups strawberries, sliced
- 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar (for topping)
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 1/3 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside as it will be the backbone of your cake’s structure.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next. Then, blend in the sour cream (or vanilla yogurt), buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch springform pan or an 8-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top of the batter for a sweet, crunchy finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- While the cake is cooling, whisk together the cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and milk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the top. Serve this gorgeous Strawberries and Cream Coffee Cake as a splendid treat with your morning coffee or as a special dessert.
Notes
Enjoy the lush combination of flavors and textures in this Strawberries and Cream Coffee Cake, which makes every slice a perfect harmony of sweet and creamy.