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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Strawberry Compote Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 5
- 6
Pour Batter into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Strawberry Compote Directions
- 9
Prepare the Strawberries
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar.
- 10
Cook the Strawberries
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and the sugar dissolves.
- 11
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in the lemon juice and continue to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- 12
Cool the Compote
Remove from heat and let the compote cool. It will thicken more as it cools.