STRAWBERRY-ALMOND CORNMEAL CAKE

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Strawberry-Almond Cornmeal Cake image

Provided by Briana Holt

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Strawberry     Almond     Spring     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Strawberry crumble:
1/2 cup raw skin-on almonds
2 ounces freeze-dried strawberries
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Cake and assembly:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 ounces almond paste
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs
1 pound strawberries, hulled, half halved, half quartered
Powdered sugar (for serving)
Special equipment:
A 9" springform pan

Steps:

  • Strawberry crumble:
  • Pulse almonds in a food processor until about the size of grains of rice. Add strawberries and pulse to a coarse powder. Add flour, sugar, and salt and pulse just to blend. Add butter and process until no dry spots remain.
  • Cake and assembly:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, break up almond paste in a large bowl until crumbly. Add sugar and butter and mix until blended, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well to incorporate after each addition. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low and mix in dry ingredients.
  • Scrape batter into pan; scatter strawberries over top, followed by clumps of crumble. Bake cake until top is golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 80-90 minutes. Let cool in pan before unmolding. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
  • Do ahead
  • Cake can be baked 2 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Mdnayon Hoshen
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I'm a big fan of strawberry cakes, and this one did not disappoint. It was a moist and flavorful cake, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Tina Cantrell
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This cake was a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Sufdar Khan
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was a moist and flavorful cake, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


weam nazzal
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Sayeda Ashraf
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I'm not a big fan of almonds, but I really enjoyed this cake. The strawberries and cornmeal were a great combination.


Lubega Fred
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This cake was a great way to use up some leftover strawberries. It's a simple recipe, but the results are impressive.


Sandra Taylor
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I love the rustic look of this cake. It's perfect for a casual gathering or potluck.


Sikandar Qadar
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Moksedul Hoque
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I'm not a big fan of cornmeal cakes, but this one was actually really good. The strawberries and almonds added a lot of flavor and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Daham Madusara
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a simple, yet delicious cake.


Jacey Manina
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This cake was a little too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding more moisture next time.


Ruth Shanzi
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ryan Thomson
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I wasn't sure about the combination of strawberries, almonds, and cornmeal, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze added a nice touch of sweetness.


Bokamoso Sharon
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This cake is amazing! The flavors and textures are perfectly balanced, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Makoto Narukami
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and uses ingredients that I usually have on hand. The cake turned out perfectly and was a big hit with my family.


Sikabder Ali
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This cake was a delightful surprise! The combination of strawberries, almonds, and cornmeal created a unique and delicious flavor. The texture was moist and crumbly, and the glaze added a perfect finishing touch. My guests raved about it, and I'll de