Ingredients

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9 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided, plus more for greasing
¾ cup granulated sugar, plus ⅓ cup granulated sugar, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 cups thinly sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup sour cream
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, and butter the parchment.
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in ⅓ cup sugar and ⅛ teaspoon salt until combined, then spread evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
Arrange sliced strawberries in overlapping rows over the sugar mixture, alternating the direction of each row.
In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
Beat the remaining 6 tablespoons butter with the remaining ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Spoon the batter over the strawberries and gently spread into an even layer.
Bake for about 35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate and remove parchment. Cool completely before slicing.

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Notes

Ensure the strawberries are sliced thinly for even distribution in the cake.
For added flavor, consider drizzling the cooled cake with a little lemon glaze or whipped cream before serving.
This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Author: Thomas
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 210
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg