Ah, the German Strawberry Kuchen! A staple of German patisseries and bakeries, this sweet and fluffy cake is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. And guess what? Detective Pux is here to show you how to make it!
Ingredients:
- 200g (1 and 1/2 cups) of flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 150g (3/4 cup) of sugar
- 150g (10 tablespoons) of unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 500g (17 oz) of fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F).
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In a large bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder.
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In a separate bowl, cream the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Finally, add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch springform pan.
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In a separate bowl, mix together the sliced strawberries, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Spread the mixture evenly over the batter.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve the German Strawberry Kuchen with a dollop of whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
And there you have it, folks! A delicious and authentic German Strawberry Kuchen, made right in your own kitchen. Now, if you'll excuse Detective Pux, he's got a hankering for some cake and it's time for him to indulge. Bis später!