Description
A nostalgic dessert featuring layers of moist cake and a delightful crunchy topping made with fresh strawberries, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the strawberries by rinsing and slicing them. Mash half if you desire a stronger flavor.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries gently.
- Prepare the crunchy topping by combining graham cracker crumbs, oats, brown sugar, and melted butter in a separate bowl.
- Assemble the cake by pouring the batter into the baking dish and topping with the crunchy mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry, cake, dessert, homemade, family recipe, summer treat