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Country Cake with Strawberries and Whipped Cream

From the Barefoot Contessa, the perfect summer cake, when berries are at their sweetest. This tender, buttery cake is the perfect foil.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: berries, ina garten, strawberry country cake, whipped cream

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet INgredients:

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pint strawberries hulled and sliced* or use a mix of berries, blueberries & raspberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, sift the flour with the cornstarch, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add the 3/4 cup of sugar and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated. Add the sour cream, the orange and lemon zests, and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla, and beat until blended. Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until smooth.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 40 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the cake cool for 15 minutes before turning it out onto the rack to cool completely.
  • Beat the cream with the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Slice the cake in half horizontally. Spread most of the whipped cream over the cut side of the bottom cake half.
  • Layer most of the sliced strawberries on top. Replace the top half of the cake and garnish with the remaining whipped cream and strawberries.
  • Use mixed berries if you like.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD
The cake can be frozen for up
to 1 month. Let it cool
completely before wrapping in
plastic and then foil. The
assembled cake can be
prepared up to 2 hours
ahead.