Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 7x5-inch baking dish
  • Handheld electric mixer ((optional but helpful))
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (2oz) unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (plus 1 teaspoon for topping)
  • Zest from 1/2 lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 7x5-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Beat in lemon zest, egg, and vanilla until well-combined. Stir half of the flour mixture into your wet ingredients. Add all of the buttermilk and stir, followed by the remaining flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Fold in strawberries and transfer batter to your prepared baking dish, lightly smoothing out the top. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar over the top.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with just a few dry crumbs. Cool for 5 minutes before cutting, and enjoy!