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Strawberry Cornmeal Cake
Cornmeal cake is easy to make and delivers a soft, moist dessert infused with the sweet-tangy flavor of fresh and freeze-dried strawberries.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12
Calories: 351 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.2 oz Trader Joe's Freeze Dried Strawberries (34g)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup sugar divided
- ½ cup fine-grind cornmeal
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 lemons zest and 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 8 oz strawberries hulled, thinly sliced lengthwise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Gently crush the dehydrated strawberries in the bag and set aside.
- Grease a 9x13" pan with cooking spray or oil. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both long sides. Grease parchment with oil. Sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of sugar, tilting pan to coat in an even layer (I used a baking stone pan as pictured, so I did not use the parchment paper).
- Whisk flour, 1 cup sugar, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda in a medium bowl. Whisk eggs, egg yolks, sour cream, zest from both lemons, lemon juice, and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and whisk gently to combine. Using a spatula, gradually fold in oil until batter is smooth and oil is incorporated (or use a mixer with paddle). Fold in the crushed, dehydrated strawberries.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Arrange sliced, fresh strawberries on top of batter to cover. Sprinkle all over with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bake cake until risen and deeply golden, 45-50 minutes. Check that tester inserted in center comes out clean, no damp spots. Dust with some powdered sugar if you like, this is optional. Let cool before slicing.
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Notes
- Adapted from Bon Appetit, Strawberry Snacking Cake.
Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.