Dessert for 8
Strawberry Lemon Cake
This tender lemon-scented cake bakes with fresh strawberries in a round pan until lightly golden and set.
Typical price
$4.57for 4 servings
$1.14 per serving$4.57 for 4
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- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDessertsSpringSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Berries$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.15 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- zest from 1 fresh lemon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 16 oz strawberries
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Beat the butter, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth, then beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla.
- Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture and spread the batter in the pan.
- Arrange the strawberries over the batter.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, then cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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