Strawberry Bundt Cake

October 4, 2016
Recipes, Strawberry Desserts

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

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1 15

Total Time: 1 30

Yield: -16 servings

Calories: 330kcal

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Ingredients

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 cake 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

46 Comments on “Strawberry Bundt Cake”

Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

October 4, 2016 at 11:44 pm

I 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 am

This 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 am

I’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 pm

This screams summer and looks gorgeous. Plus, buttermilk is a great way to start a recipe.

Steph

October 5, 2016 at 9:25 pm

I
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 am

I 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 am

This 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 am

Strawberry 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 am

Such 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 am

My family loves strawberries!! This bundt cake will be a sure hit!

Natalie R

October 7, 2016 at 12:49 pm

I 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 pm

Hello! 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 pm

I love cake recipes that use fresh strawberries. This looks lovely!

CB Adams

October 7, 2016 at 3:15 pm

Nice!

Bonnie K.

October 7, 2016 at 4:07 pm

I 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 pm

Strawberries forever!
http://www.heartoffarmers.com/strawberry-bundt-cake/

Mryia

October 7, 2016 at 5:19 pm

I 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 pm

I LOVE your flatbread recipe!

pat

October 7, 2016 at 5:41 pm

This cake sounds wonderful–a taste of summer in the dark times!

Auntiepatch

October 7, 2016 at 8:27 pm

I 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 am

I am making this cake soon. Sounds so good. Bundt cakes are my favorite.

Janyne Wilson

October 8, 2016 at 3:16 am

With 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 pm

This is one of my favorites!
http://www.savorysimple.net/apple-cider-cinnamon-buns/

Miriam

October 9, 2016 at 6:17 pm

I 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 pm

I loved this recipe: http://www.savorysimple.net/cinnamon-cashew-snowdrop-cookies/

Linda

October 12, 2016 at 5:58 am

I 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 pm

This recipe sounds yummy http://www.savorysimple.net/chorizo-queso-blanco-dip/

Rosie

October 20, 2016 at 8:39 pm

I love this recipe for Strawberry Salsa from Whole Foods recipes! http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/strawberry-salsa

Rosie

October 20, 2016 at 8:44 pm

I 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 pm

I love this Roasted Tomato Tart recipe,especially using homegrown tomatoes. http://www.savorysimple.net/roasted-tomato-tart/

Amanda

October 25, 2016 at 3:07 pm

Pumpkin Challah Bread is fall + Shabbat all in one!

Adriana Gonzalez

October 25, 2016 at 8:36 pm

My favorite is the Strawberry Pie. http://www.savorysimple.net/strawberry-pie/

nicole bowers

October 25, 2016 at 10:44 pm

This 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