Strawberry Crumb Cake

Strawberry Crumb Cake
Prep 30 min Cook 30 min Serves 8 Source

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt (if you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt)
  • 1-2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • ½ cup butter (cold)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups Medium chopped strawberries (10-12 strawberries)
  • ½ cup strawberry jam (more or less)

Steps

  1. 1

    Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Grease and flour, spray or line an 8 inch/ 20cm round cake pan.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt (and zest if using). Add the butter, egg and vanilla combine to form a crumbly mixture.

  3. 3

    Place half the mixture on the bottom of the prepared pan and gently press down. Spread the jam on top and cover with the chopped strawberries. Cover with the remaining crumb mixture.

  4. 4

    Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until golden on top. Let cool 20-25 minutes in the pan then move to a clean plate to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!