Strawberry Snacking Cake

🧁 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (55g) light brown sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120g) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but brightens flavor)
• 1½ cups (225g) chopped fresh strawberries (plus extra for topping)

🍓 Optional Glaze or Frosting:

Simple Vanilla Glaze:

• ¾ cup (90g) powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Or:

Top with sweetened whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for a dessert-style upgrade.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease or line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add Wet Ingredients:
   Add sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and combined.
4. Fold in Strawberries:
   Gently stir chopped strawberries into the batter.
5. Bake:
   Pour into the pan and smooth the top. Optionally scatter a few extra berries on top.
   Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool:
   Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely.
7. Top It Off:
   Drizzle with glaze, or frost with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.

✅ Tips

• If your strawberries are extra juicy, pat them dry with a paper towel before folding them in.
• Want a burst of flavor? Add ¼ tsp almond extract.
• Store covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for 4–5 days.