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Strawberry Brita Cake
- Makes
- Servings: 8 to 12, depending on thickness of slices
- Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste, divided
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- Finely grated zest of half a lemon
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) milk, whole or lowfat, or buttermilk, well-shaken
- 1 1/2 cups (200 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pound (455 grams) fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup (225 grams) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) sour cream or creme fraiche
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting, and mint leaves, for garnish (both optional)
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