1. Toss the strawberries with 1/4 cup brown sugar in a bowl. Let the fruit sit for 10 minutes to release some of its juices.2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 10-12 inch baking dish. 3. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, the egg, buttermilk (or milk), and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt.4. Pour the batter into the prepared dish. Spoon the macerated strawberries over the top, then go back and spoon out all the juices. Add small spoonfuls of jam; do not stir. Bake for 30-40 minutes until set around the edges and jammy in the center. Let the cake sit for 5 minutes.5. Spoon the cake into bowls, getting all the strawberry juices. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250 kcal
Reviews
Anne on 2026-06-05 (5 stars): This was so good and everything I thought it would be! I didn’t brown the butter and used milk instead of buttermilk and it was still fantastic - and I am not a cake person. The cake was so fluffy with big air pockets that made it so light! I want to try it again with blackberries.
Erin Moore on 2025-08-11 (5 stars): Made this simple cake with the last of my strawberries and it didn’t disappoint. Definitely serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Would this work with other fruit?
Theresa Mangieri on 2025-07-19 (5 stars): Delicious!!! My daughter made this & I can’t wait to make it. Reminded us of pancakes with strawberries & Breyers Vanilla Bean ice cream was the perfect topper.
