Delicious and Refreshing Summer Strawberry Buckle Recipe

Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of juicy strawberries in this delightful summer buckle. The moist cake base is studded with fresh strawberries and topped with a sweet streusel, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. This recipe is perfect for novice bakers as it is easy to make and requires basic pantry ingredients. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent summer dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• For the streusel topping:
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
8. To make the streusel topping, combine the flour, sugar, and cold cubed butter in a bowl. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix the ingredients until crumbly.
9. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the strawberry batter.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
12. Serve warm as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
13. Enjoy the delicious flavors of summer in every bite!

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