This Strawberry Spoon Cake recipe is as easy as pie and makes for a delightful dessert that tastes like summertime on a plate. Moist and tender and topped with juicy strawberries, I won’t judge you if you want to eat this cake with a spoon. Serve it with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy. Yum!
To make this recipe, start with the fruit. Hull and halve the strawberries and place them in a small bowl. Add half the sugar and mash the strawberries gently with a fork to release some of the juices. Next, add the remaining ingredients to a bowl and whisk until smooth batter forms. Pour the batter into a greased pie dish and top with the strawberries. Bake for about 25 minutes and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Pro tip: Add half a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the strawberry sugar mixture for that extra touch that will make this recipe special.
To make the Strawberry Spoon Cake, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and grease an 8-inch pie dish.
Hull the strawberries and halve them. In a bowl, mix ⅓ cup brown sugar and the strawberries. Mash with a fork and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, add the remaining ⅓ cup brown sugar, ½ cup melted butter, ½ cup milk, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt and whisk to combine.
Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish. Spoon the strawberries and their juices over the top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the cake with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!
Try this easy Strawberry Spoon Cake for a summery dessert bursting with juicy strawberries. Topped with vanilla ice cream, it is a perfect sweet treat to enjoy out in the sun. Made it? Leave us a comment below and rate the recipe to let others know how good it was.