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This strawberry spoon cake is so-called because it’s made for the spoon. Soft, juicy, and perfect with ice cream, it’s a summer dessert you can’t miss.
Cobbler, pudding, or cake? Why choose when you can get everything you love about them in one strawberry mini cake?
Get an incredibly soft and gooey treat with caramelized golden-brown edges and juicy berries.
And the best part?
You only need few simple ingredients and it comes together in no time!
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Looking for more easy strawberry desserts? The shortcake can wait. Try our strawberry cinnamon rolls and strawberry peach cobbler instead.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Spoon Cake Recipe
- This strawberry mini cake hits the spot when you’re craving a luscious berry dessert without complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients.
- Jammy, fluffy, and so good you’ll want to eat it straight from the pan, this strawberry spoon cake is an easy crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion.
- This berry spoon cake is flexible and forgiving, so you can play around with variations based on what you have on hand.
Ingredients
Strawberries – Remember, you’re not trying to puree the fresh strawberries when you smash them. We want small pieces of fruit throughout the spoon cake.
Brown sugar – For macerating the strawberries. Don’t skip this step for those juicy, syrupy berry pockets in the soft, buttery spoon cake.
All-purpose flour – Make sure to use the spoon-and-level method to get the accurate flour measurement!
Unsalted butter and whole milk – For rich, moist, tender berry spoon cake.
Salt – To balance the sweetness of our strawberry spoon cake.
Baking powder – To help the batter rise.
Extra melted butter – For greasing the baking dish.
Vanilla ice cream – Want a guilt-free option? Make a vegan vanilla ice cream from scratch!
Ingredient Substitutions For Strawberry Mini Cake
Other fruits
Will this strawberry spoon cake work with other fruits? Of course! You can use blackberries, raspberries, or even stone fruits like peaches.
Buttermilk
For a really moist and rich cake with more flavor, use buttermilk instead of whole milk. The sweet, juicy strawberries pair perfectly with buttermilk’s tang!
Garnish ideas
I would argue that ice cream is a non-negotiable addition to every slice of warm strawberry spoon cake, but if you want other options, you can choose whipped cream, mint, or a simple dusting of confectioner’s sugar.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Do Not Overbake
Your strawberry spoon cake is ready when the batter is golden brown, and the center stays set when you gently jiggle the pan.
Use a Skillet
You can also bake this strawberry mini cake in a cast iron skillet! It’ll look beautiful and rustic, and the pan’s heat retention will help give the cake’s edges that perfect caramelized finish.
Storage and Reheating
This berry spoon cake is best enjoyed the day you make it, but you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days before the berries start to get quite mushy. If you prefer it warm, reheat it in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
Berry Spoon Cake Recipe FAQs
Why is it called a spoon cake?
Spoon cake gets its name because it’s so soft and moist that it’s best eaten with a spoon instead of a fork.
Why do you macerate strawberries?
Macerating the strawberries helps them release their juices and become beautifully jammy in the spoon cake.
Can I use frozen strawberries for strawberry spoon cake?
Yes, you can make this berry spoon cake recipe with frozen strawberries. Just be sure to thaw them first, or they’ll sink to the bottom, and you won’t get that picture-perfect, pretty spoon cake.
How long should you macerate strawberries?
This strawberry spoon cake is best made with jammy, juicy strawberries. That being said, be patient and let your strawberries sit with brown sugar for at least 15 minutes to soften.
How can I reheat leftover strawberry spoon cake?
If you made this strawberry spoon cake ahead of time and chilled it in the fridge, you can pop the whole baking dish in the oven at 300°F and warm it up for 10 minutes. For leftover slices, microwave them at 50% power for about 20 seconds.
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- Valentine’s Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- TikTok Strawberry Chocolate
- Strawberry Jello Salad
- Strawberry Brownies
- Protein Strawberry Cheesecake
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Strawberry Spoon Cake
Ingredients
- 5 oz strawberries
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Extra melted butter for greasing the baking dish
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients for your strawberry spoon cake.
- Grease your baking dish with butter and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Smash the strawberries with the back of a fork to release their juices. Add 1/3 cup brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, melted butter, milk, salt, and the remaining brown sugar. Add the baking powder and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, then use a spatula to even out the surface.
- Top the batter with the strawberry mixture and bake for 20 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Your strawberry spoon cake is ready when the batter is golden brown, and the center stays set when you gently jiggle the pan.
- You can also bake this strawberry mini cake in a cast iron skillet! It’ll look beautiful and rustic, and the pan’s heat retention will help give the cake’s edges that perfect caramelized finish.
- This berry spoon cake is best enjoyed the day you make it, but you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days before the berries start to get quite mushy. If you prefer it warm, reheat it in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
Nutrition
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