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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 140 g
(Approx. 10 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 Calories From Fat 140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15 g 23%
Saturated Fat 9 g 45%
Trans Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 75 mg 25%
Sodium 270 mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 53 g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2 g 8%
Sugars 28 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin A 10% • Iron 10%
Vitamin C 35% • Calcium 6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Strawberry Basil Cake

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Serves
10  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 10 Servings

1/3 cup(s) basil leaves, stems removed
2 Tsp lemon, zested
1 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar
1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 eggs
1 1/4 cup(s) sour cream
1 Tbsp lemon, juiced
2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 Tsp baking powder
2 Tsp baking soda
1 Tsp salt
1 Pt strawberries, sliced in half and stems removed
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Instructions

1
Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2
In a food processor combine basil, citrus zest and sugar. Pulse for 2-3 minutes until basil is completely ground and thoroughly worked into the sugar. The sugar will become a pale green color.
3
In a large bowl combine the basil sugar with the butter and cream until fluffy, about 2 minutes on high.
4
Add eggs one at a time until completely incorporated, then add sour cream and citrus juice.
5
In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6
Fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined.
7
Pour batter into a lightly greased 9 inch loaf pan.
8
Place the strawberries on top of cake batter. When the cake is baked and inverted the strawberries will be at the bottom.
9
Sprinkle with a bit of sugar and bake 50 to 60 minutes or until a tooth pick is inserted to the center and comes out clean.
10
Serve cake with extra fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream.

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