Strawberry Coffee Cake

Jammy strawberries, almond flavoring, and a crunchy crumble make this cake one of my favorite snacking cakes that I've done thus far!

EQUIPMENT

Bowls

9-inch cake pan

INGREDIENTS

For the cake

• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature (114 g)

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar (133 g)

• 2 large eggs, at room temperature

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon almond extract

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (188 g)

• 1/2 cup almond flour (56 g)

• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (115 g)

• 1 cup strawberries, chopped (123 g)

For the crumble topping

• 1/2 cup butter, melted (114 g)

• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

• 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 g)

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/3 cup slivered almonds (48 g)

METHOD

Make the cake batter

1. In a medium bowl combine both flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

2. In a large bowl add your butter and sugar. Beat together until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.

3. Add your eggs, one at a time and beat until combined.

4. Next, add in your vanilla and almond extract.

5. Add in your Greek yogurt and mix until combined.

6. Pour your dry ingredients and using a spatula, fold everything together. Stop when you see a few pockets of flour remaining.

7. Add in your chopped strawberries and continue mixing just as the final bits of flour disappear. Set bowl aside to work on crumble topping.

Make the crumble

1. Melt your butter in a medium bowl.

2. Add your remaining crumble ingredients to your melted butter and use a fork to get everything mixed together.

3. Set aside.

Prepare to bake

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F and line a 9-inch cake pan.

2. Add your cake batter and smooth out with an offset spatula.

3. Sprinkle on your crumble topping evenly.

4. Bake your cake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.

Assemble

1. Let your cake cool fully in the pan.

2. Remove from pan and add to your service plate.

3. Sprinkle on powdered sugar.

4. Enjoy!