German Strawberry Cake

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (neutral)
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
• 1/2 tsp whip-it whipped cream stabilizer (see alternatives below)
• 1 pound strawberries
• 1 package red glaze (prepared according to package)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 11-inch tart pan with butter or baking spray.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, combine sugar and eggs. Mix for 1 minute at medium speed then add all remaining ingredients and mix for 1.5 minutes at medium-high speed.

3. 3

   Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and tap the pan on the counter a few times to make sure no big air bubbles are in the batter.

4. 4

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean with only a few crumbs attached. Rotate pan after 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Let the cake cool for a few minutes before carefully removing it from the pan then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. 6

   When the cake is cool, sprinkle it lightly with whip-it powder (see alternatives below) then hull the strawberries, half them, and arrange them on top of the cake. Filling holes with smaller strawberries.

7. 7

   Prepare the glaze according to package directions then spoon it over the fruit making sure everything is covered. Let the glaze set then serve with whipped cream.