Strawberry Sour Cream Streusel Cake

Strawberries are very popular at my house. They are one of my two girls favorite fruit. So everyone agreed that we should try this dessert. It is so good. It is very moist and dense. It didn't need any topping like frosting or powdered sugar. I think whip cream would be a nice addition but not a necessary. This dessert was gone by the next day. I will be making it again but next time I'll it with a different type of berry. I really do like this recipe.

Strawberry Sour Cream Streusel Cake
Strawberry Puree:
8 oz. strawberries
3 Tbsp strawberry jam
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp vanilla extract

Cake:
1 cup sugar plus 2 tsp sugar
2 cups plus 2 Tbsp white whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
12 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Directions: 

1. In a blender, puree the strawberries with the jam. 
2. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the vanilla. 
3. Add the cornstarch mixture to the blender. Mix until smooth. Set aside.

To prepare the cake: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Spray a 9 inch spring-form pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda. 
4. Add the butter cubes and combine until mixture resembles large crumbs.
5. Remove 1/2 cup of the flour mixture and set aside in a small bowl.
6. To the large bowl, add the sour cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
7. To the prepared pan, drop half of the batter by spoonfuls. 
8. Pat the batter down and about 1 inch up the sides of the pan.
9. Add the strawberry puree to the pan and spread over the batter.
10. Cover with the other half of the batter over the strawberry puree. Set aside.
11. In the previously set aside small bowl, add 2 tsp sugar to the flour mixture. 
12. Sprinkle evenly over the cake.
13. Bake the cake for 45 minutes and until lightly golden brown.
14. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Recipe adapted from NY Times Cooking. 

One year ago.................................I made Msemmen Moroccan pancakes.
Two years ago...............................I made White Chocolate Ice Cream.
Three years ago.............................I made Cheese Crackers.
Four years ago...............................I made Macaroni Grill copy-cat bread.

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