Basil Cake with Balsamic Strawberries

Basil Cake with Balsamic Strawberries
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 55 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    25

A delightful and unexpected twist on classic cake, infused with the herbaceous aroma of fresh basil and topped with macerated balsamic strawberries. A refreshing and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    75 g
  • Cholesterol
    106 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    657 mg
  • Sugar
    56 g
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Generously grease a fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®). (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, eggs, and sour cream until thoroughly combined. Stir in cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, and basil until batter is smooth. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour batter into prepared pan. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake until the cake is lightly browned at the edges and a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

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Recipe View Let cake cool in pan for 20 minutes before inverting to turn cake out onto rack to cool completely. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View While cake is cooling, stir balsamic vinegar and sugar in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vinegar syrup is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool syrup to room temperature. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Just before serving, stir strawberries with balsamic syrup in a bowl; spoon berries and syrup over the cake. Sprinkle cake with fresh mint. (5 minutes)

For a more intense basil flavor, you can steep the basil in the vegetable oil for 30 minutes before mixing the batter. Strain the oil before using.
The balsamic strawberries are best if made a few hours in advance to allow the flavors to meld.
If you don't have fresh mint, you can use a small pinch of dried mint, but fresh is preferred.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence.

Gaetano Denesik

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Catalina Hegmann

    This cake was a huge hit at my book club meeting! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.

  • Cassie Baumbach

    Easy to follow recipe and the cake came out beautifully. Will definitely make again!

  • Elnora Buckridge

    I was a bit skeptical about the basil, but it really works! The balsamic strawberries are the perfect complement.

  • Veronica Ernser

    The balsamic reduction was a little too tart for my taste, so I added a touch more sugar. It was perfect!

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