How to Make Easy Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

This strawberry buttermilk cake is rich with a tender crumb that incorporates cornmeal for added texture, and with a hint  of almond flavor. Half of the strawberries are baked directly into the cake, creating jammy pockets of juicy strawberries.This is an easy and non-fussy single layer cake that's easy enough for beginners. Serve it for brunch, dessert, or afternoon tea.

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– strawberries – fresh lemon juice – all-purpose flour – yellow cornmeal – baking powder – baking soda – salt – unsalted butter

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– granulated sugar – light brown sugar – eggs – buttermilk – vanilla extract – almond extract – heavy cream – powdered sugar

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Prep the strawberries: Toss hulled and sliced strawberries with lemon juice. Cover and chill in refrigerator.

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Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan, and dust with cornmeal, shaking out the excess. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or electric hand mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.  Add eggs one at a time, beating on medium speed after each addition.

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