Strawberry Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Cake
 
 
Spring desserts don't get simpler or more delicious than this strawberry vanilla bean buttermilk cake.
Yield: 1 9-inch cake
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and 1 cup of the sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add in the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla bean paste. Mix until combined, about 1 minute.
  4. Turn the mixer down to low speed and slowly add in the flour mixture. Mix until combined and smooth, 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange the strawberries facedown over the cake. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tbsp of sugar.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325F. Bake until golden and firm, about 45-60 minutes. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Very slightly adapted from Portuguese Girl Cooks
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 slice
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2014/06/strawberry-vanilla-bean-buttermilk-cake.html