It’s baking season! It’s official. Bust out the measuring cups and flour.
When people think of baking, certain produce automatically comes to mind: winter squash, apples, pears, etc. However, California strawberries are available year-round thanks to 400 family farmers and strawberry pickers who produce 90 percent of the nation’s strawberries. There’s no reason to exclude them from the holiday festivities! Have you considered swapping out some of the standard holiday cakes and pies with strawberries? You should.
Strawberry Bundt Cake
Yield: 12 -16 servings
Calories: 330kcal
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Cake
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp grated orange zest
- 8 oz 1 cup, or 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature (plus more for greasing pan)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 12 oz California Strawberries sliced thin
Macerated Strawberry Topping
- 10 oz California Strawberries hulled and sliced in half
- ½ - 1 Tbsp granulated sugar see notes
- Optional: 2 tsp of Grand Marnier other orange liquors or spiced rum would also work
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour a 10-inch bundt pan, place on a sheet pan, and set aside.
- In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the buttermilk and vanilla extract. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the orange zest and press it into the dry ingredients using clean fingers. This will help break up any clumps. Whisk the ingredients again to evenly distribute the zest.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next. Scrape down the bowl after the second and final egg.
- With the mixer on medium-low, alternate between adding the wet and dry ingredients, starting and ending with the wet ingredients. Scrape the bowl all the way to the bottom to ensure that everything is fully incorporated. Stir in the strawberries by hand.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan, using a spatula to even out the top. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack.
- While the is baking, prepare the topping. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the strawberries, sugar and liquor, if using. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, stirring once or twice.
- Before serving, top the cake with the macerated strawberries.
Notes
Nutrition information calculated based on a 16 slice yield.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g
46 Comments on “Strawberry Bundt Cake”
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
October 4, 2016 at 11:44 pmI love Savory Simple’s recipe for Whole Wheat Linguine! http://www.savorysimple.net/whole-wheat-linguini/?doing_wp_cron=1475624631.3713769912719726562500
Candice
October 5, 2016 at 5:00 amThis is one of my favorite Savory Simple Recipes – Chai Spiced Pistachio Snowdrop Cookies! http://www.savorysimple.net/chai-spiced-pistachio-snowdrop-cookies/?doing_wp_cron=1475643390.2386751174926757812500
Sj Dc
October 5, 2016 at 7:48 amI’ve loved the Boozy Malted Hot Chocolate Milkshake forever –
http://www.savorysimple.net/boozy-malted-hot-chocolate-milkshake-lake-champlain-chocolates-giveaway/?doing_wp_cron=1475653639.0478329658508300781250
Olga @ MangoTomato
October 5, 2016 at 1:44 pmThis screams summer and looks gorgeous. Plus, buttermilk is a great way to start a recipe.
Steph
October 5, 2016 at 9:25 pmI
Love this recipe
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grandmas-strawberry-rhubarb-pie-recipe.html
#StrawberrySwaps
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
October 6, 2016 at 1:31 amI love this cake from Savory Simple: http://www.savorysimple.net/pumpkin-spiced-buttermilk-layer-cake-maple-buttercream/
Heather S
October 6, 2016 at 1:49 amThis WILD BLUEBERRY LEMON CREAM TART is my absolute FAVORITE <3
http://www.savorysimple.net/wild-blueberry-lemon-cream-tart-visit-price-edward-island/
Rhonda P
October 6, 2016 at 5:46 amStrawberry Cream Cake Recipe http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/strawberry-cream-cake #StrawberrySwaps
CindyB
October 6, 2016 at 2:42 pm<3 it!! I'm always looking for recipes that use strawberries.
Been looking for a cake recipe, this one fits the bill =)
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
October 7, 2016 at 10:47 amSuch a gorgeous and delicious bundt – think this is my favorite recipe of yours! Love that CA strawberries are available year round and thanks so much for the giveaway!
Diane Emmich
October 7, 2016 at 10:52 amMy family loves strawberries!! This bundt cake will be a sure hit!
Natalie R
October 7, 2016 at 12:49 pmI can’t say enough good things about the chocolate chip oatmeal shortbread cookies – they’ve been made so many times now, I keep extra dough in my freezer for when I just have to have a cookie :)
http://www.savorysimple.net/chocolate-chip-oatmeal-shortbread-cookies/
Kris McCulloch
October 7, 2016 at 2:03 pmHello! Thanks so much for the fun giveaway and Bundt recipe (definitely adding that cake to the holiday line-up)! I love to add strawberries to pancakes and oatmeal (sliced & crushed a little); also my smoothies when I’m in a rush out the door. A very tasty way to add taste & fiber to a breakfast meal. Gotta love that, right?!!
Lisa
October 7, 2016 at 2:58 pmI love cake recipes that use fresh strawberries. This looks lovely!
CB Adams
October 7, 2016 at 3:15 pmNice!
Bonnie K.
October 7, 2016 at 4:07 pmI could go for this right now: http://www.savorysimple.net/cheesy-broccoli-bacon-quiche/?doing_wp_cron=1475856374.6574769020080566406250
Pete Mathis
October 7, 2016 at 4:34 pmStrawberries forever!
http://www.heartoffarmers.com/strawberry-bundt-cake/
Mryia
October 7, 2016 at 5:19 pmI actually have some leftover buttermilk right now that I was looking for a use for. This recipe looks yummy!
I think it would be the perfect dessert to follow my favorite quiche recipe from Savory Simple
http://www.savorysimple.net/asparagus-goat-cheese-chive-quiche/
jan
October 7, 2016 at 5:28 pmI LOVE your flatbread recipe!
pat
October 7, 2016 at 5:41 pmThis cake sounds wonderful–a taste of summer in the dark times!
Auntiepatch
October 7, 2016 at 8:27 pmI don’t know how to link something but my favorite Savory Simple recipe is Savory Simple’s Chocolate Tart with Toasted Coconut . My family loves it and when I take it to potlucks, it is the first dessert friends devour.
Jenny
October 8, 2016 at 12:23 amI am making this cake soon. Sounds so good. Bundt cakes are my favorite.
Janyne Wilson
October 8, 2016 at 3:16 amWith so many wonderful recipes how do you choose just one to be a favorite?
This cake is lovely, and I am sure it tastes just as wonderful. I can think of several approaching Holidays with opportunities for get- to-gethers with special friends and family members to make and share this special dessert.
Jamie Dunn
October 9, 2016 at 3:47 pmThis is one of my favorites!
http://www.savorysimple.net/apple-cider-cinnamon-buns/
Miriam
October 9, 2016 at 6:17 pmI love the Savory Simple Cheddar Chive Crackers recipe: http://www.savorysimple.net/cheddar-chive-crackers/?doing_wp_cron=1476036906.4173259735107421875000
This cake looks delightful too!
Candice
October 10, 2016 at 9:42 pmI loved this recipe: http://www.savorysimple.net/cinnamon-cashew-snowdrop-cookies/
Linda
October 12, 2016 at 5:58 amI like the looks of the Mixed Currant Panna Cotta Tart – http://www.savorysimple.net/mixed-currant-panna-cotta-tart/
LaTanya
October 13, 2016 at 12:14 pmThis recipe sounds yummy http://www.savorysimple.net/chorizo-queso-blanco-dip/
Rosie
October 20, 2016 at 8:39 pmI love this recipe for Strawberry Salsa from Whole Foods recipes! http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/strawberry-salsa
Rosie
October 20, 2016 at 8:44 pmI love this recipe from Savory Simple for special candied orange peel – http://www.savorysimple.net/spiced-candied-orange-peel! I have made candied peel many times, and keep experimenting with basic recipes, this one sounds soo special. I like to use organic oranges and use the peels. I want to try this! Check out the candy section, too, of Savory Simple so many special recipes there!
Derrick Johnson
October 23, 2016 at 4:35 pmI love this Roasted Tomato Tart recipe,especially using homegrown tomatoes. http://www.savorysimple.net/roasted-tomato-tart/
Amanda
October 25, 2016 at 3:07 pmPumpkin Challah Bread is fall + Shabbat all in one!
Adriana Gonzalez
October 25, 2016 at 8:36 pmMy favorite is the Strawberry Pie. http://www.savorysimple.net/strawberry-pie/
nicole bowers
October 25, 2016 at 10:44 pmThis strawberry pavlova with chocolate cream is by @alidaryder is to die for!! Then you have a recipe for strawberry salsa.. oh my! http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/strawberry-salsa
Amy
October 26, 2016 at 10:58 amThis sounds delish! Have to start thinking of what recipes to swap & use strawberries instead! ?
Dave Taube
October 27, 2016 at 6:00 pmGreat recipe that yields a beautiful Bundt cake. Thanks so much for posting this and for sponsoring this great giveaway.
Kimberly G
November 2, 2016 at 4:20 pmI like the Summer Loving Strawberry Salad.
Savanna
November 3, 2016 at 10:29 pmI love this recipe for a strawberry balsamic pizza! I’m a vegetarian, so I’d make a meatless version.
https://californiastrawberries.com/recipes_and_ideas/detail/strawberry_balsamic_pizza_with_chicken_sweet_onion_and_applewood_bacon
Alison King
November 6, 2016 at 1:07 amI like this recipe. I love drinking a smoothie for breakfast.
http://www.heartoffarmers.com/cool-red-strawberry-smoothie/
Juli Varvarezis
November 14, 2016 at 6:38 pmI love this one – http://www.savorysimple.net/apple-cider-cinnamon-buns/
Kimberly C.
November 20, 2016 at 10:19 pmI love this Dark Chocloate and Strawberry Buttercream cake on californiastrawberries.com. https://www.californiastrawberries.com/recipes_and_ideas/detail/sixlayer_dark_chocolate_and_strawberry_buttercream_cake
Jay H
November 21, 2016 at 8:55 pmYum! Happy Thanksgiving!
Karen D
November 26, 2016 at 8:02 pmShared recipe from The Blissful Balance at https://www.pinterest.com/pin/67202219419810056/
Karen D
November 26, 2016 at 8:14 pmLove your recipe for Strawberry and Mascarpone Crepes with Strawberry Syrup
Karen D
November 30, 2016 at 6:57 pmPinned yesterday at https://www.pinterest.com/pin/567172146807032300/
Karen D
November 30, 2016 at 6:57 pmPinned today at https://www.pinterest.com/pin/67202219419836546/