Description
Strawberry Skillet Cake is a simple, stunning dessert made with fresh strawberries and fluffy cake, baked in a skillet for rustic charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb strawberries, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. Line the bottom with parchment paper and grease again.
- In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with brown sugar and cornstarch until evenly coated. Spread evenly in the prepared skillet.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the strawberries and spread evenly using a spatula or moistened hands.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the skillet for 15 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate and peel off the parchment. Cool completely or refrigerate before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Use firm, fresh strawberries for the best results.
- Add lemon zest or cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing to maintain structure.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for a warm and cold contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Strawberry Skillet Cake, summer cake, strawberry dessert, easy skillet cake, one-pan cake, rustic cake, berry dessert