Strawberry Kuchen

Name: Strawberry Kuchen
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
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)

Submitted by Caromcg

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

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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

Oven to 350 degrees.
Butter & flour 9-inch round cake pan.
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.
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.
Bake in preheated oven until browned and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
[Originally from Southern Living: https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/strawberry-kuchen-recipe].