Grandma's strawberry cake: A summer classic you can't resist

Sweet, juicy, and incredibly aromatic strawberries at the stall signal that summer has just started. They are one of the most popular summer fruits, and we consume them by the pound during the season. We make preserves, desserts, cocktails, and cakes from them.

Try the recipe below if you're in the mood for a grandma-style strawberry cake. The cake bends under the weight of strawberries, buttery crumble, and a pudding filling, the proverbial cherry on top. It's impossible to resist.

Moist, sweet, fruity, and laden with excessive crumble — is there anything better than grandma's strawberry cake? The taste of summer encapsulated in a simple, fluffy, and moist bake draws you in from the first bite. There are no 'fancy' or expensive ingredients here. Most likely, you already have everything you need in your kitchen cabinet.

The heart of this bake is a simple, crumbly dough filled with juicy strawberries and creamy pudding filling. The whole thing is topped with a sweet, buttery crumble that adds pleasant sweetness and crunchiness. We recommend making a double portion — half of the tray will disappear immediately after baking.

Ingredients:

                  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• one stick of butter
• 1 cup sugar
• vanilla sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 pound strawberries
• 1 tablespoon potato starch
• 2 packages of pudding mix
• 3 cups milk

Preparation:

1. Place butter, eggs, and sugar in a large bowl. Blend everything into a smooth and fluffy mass. Add flour, vanilla sugar, baking powder, and knead the dough.
2. Divide the dough into two parts and put them in the freezer.
3. Wash, dry, and dice the strawberries. Sprinkle them with potato starch to prevent releasing too much juice during baking.
4. Pour two cups of milk into a pot and bring it to a boil.
5. Mix the remaining milk with the pudding and pour it into the pot. Cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
6. Take out the dough. Use the first half for the base. Pour the cooled pudding into the form and add the diced strawberries. Cover with the remaining dough.
7. Place the form in an oven preheated to 350°F. Bake the cake for 45-55 minutes until it becomes golden. Enjoy!