Strawberry Kuchen

Submitted by Caromcg

"Simple fluffy cake with tart/sweet fruit on top"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sweet butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 large egg
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup whole milk
• 2 cups sliced strawberries (or other berries, or mix of berries, or cherries, or peaches . . . )
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons large-grain sugar (sanding or Demerara)

directions

1. Oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter & flour 9-inch round cake pan.
3. Beat butter and 1 cup of the sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add yolks and egg, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Place fruit in an even layer over top of batter, and sprinkle evenly with sliced almonds and cinnamon (if using). Sprinkle top with large-grain sugar.
5. Bake in preheated oven until browned and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
6. [Originally from Southern Living: https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/strawberry-kuchen-recipe].