Summer strawberry buckle –Today, I have a delightful recipe that will brighten your day—Summer Strawberry Buckle! This dessert is not only delicious but also easy to make, making it perfect for gatherings or a simple treat at home. Picture ripe, juicy strawberries surrounded by a tender cake, topped with a crumbly, buttery streusel. Let’s dive into this summery dessert!
Summer Strawberry Buckle
This delightful treat is bursting with fresh strawberries, making it an ideal choice for summer. Whether you’re serving it for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Before we get started, gather the following ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for the topping)
- ¼ cup flour (for the topping)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (for the topping)
Instructions
Now that you have everything ready, let’s bake! Follow these simple steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries gently, taking care not to break them.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- For the topping, in a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the buckle cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve the Summer Strawberry Buckle warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy a taste of summer in every bite!
