Strawberry crumble cake

Strawberry crumble cake

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A shortbread crust filled with fresh strawberry halves, topped with a buttery crumble. A delightful dessert, to be dusted with powdered sugar before servi…

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This cake combines a soft, moist batter, fresh strawberries, and a crunchy crumble topping. It’s a simple and delicious treat for strawberry season.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time40 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 55 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodOven baking
  • Estimated cost$5.55 $0.46 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

12 people
  • $0.80
  • $0.09
  • $0.52
  • $0.16
  • $0.04
  • $0.80
  • $2.76
  • $0.05
  • $0.02
  • $0.03
  • $0.28

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Combine the crumble ingredients: mix the flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar together, then refrigerate.
  2. Mix the flour and yeast together, then add the margarine, cut into small pieces. ≈ 4 min
  3. Add the yolks, whole eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and sour cream, then work the dough until a smooth dough is formed. ≈ 3 min
  4. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  5. Spread the dough on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool down.
  7. Arrange the washed, de-stemmed, and halved strawberries evenly on the bottom of the tart. ≈ 3 min
  8. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the top and bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Let it cool, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.

The bill

Strawberry crumble cake

  • 500 g of flour$0.80
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder$0.09
  • 150 g of soft margarine$0.52
  • 200 grams of sugar$0.16
  • 1 packet of vanilla sugar$0.04
  • 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks$0.80
  • 500 g of strawberries$2.76
  • 30 g of flour$0.05
  • 2.5 tablespoons of sugar$0.02
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar$0.03
  • 30 g of butter$0.28

Total$5.55

that's $0.46 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of flour
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • 150 g of soft margarine
  • 200 grams of sugar
  • 1 packet of vanilla sugar
  • 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons of sour cream
  • 500 g of strawberries
  • 30 g of flour
  • 2.5 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar
  • 30 g of butter
  • powdered sugar, for serving

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