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Strawberry Rhubarb Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients:  

  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 + 1/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • lime zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • lime juice
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, vanilla or strawberry
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen rhubarb, chopped
  • 2-3 cups whipped cream

Instructions: 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper (leave an overhang if you’d like to lift the cake out easily).
  • In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and lime zest.
  • Cream until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add the vanilla extract, lime juice, and yogurt.
  • Mix just until combined.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined.
  • Fold in most of the chopped strawberries and rhubarb, reserving a few pieces to scatter over the top.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth into an even layer.
  • Scatter the reserved fruit over the top.Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar evenly over the surface.
  • Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden and the centre is set.
  • Let the cake cool before slicing.
  • Serve with whipped cream and extra strawberries if desired.
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