Strawberry season is in full swing, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than with a dessert straight from grandma’s kitchen. This moist, fragrant, and irresistibly simple cake will make your whole house smell like summer. With just a few ingredients and a few minutes of prep, this strawberry cake proves that the best recipes are often the ones passed down through generations.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup fine semolina (grits)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 10 oz fresh strawberries (cut in half if large)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Beat the eggs with the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Sift in the flour, semolina, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
- Add the oil and yogurt, stirring gently to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Arrange the strawberries evenly over the top of the batter, cut side down.
- Bake for about 30–35 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
