Description
Soft, buttery cake bars layered with luscious strawberry filling. Perfect for family gatherings, afternoon tea, or anytime you crave a sweet, comforting treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk until combined.
- Spread half the batter into the pan.
- Cook strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until thickened; cool.
- Spread filling over batter, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Do not overmix the batter to keep bars tender. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg