Strawberries, which are native to America, are grown in our country mainly in Mersin. This food, which falls under the red fruit category, is known to protect heart health. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, it increases the body's resistance to bacteria. It is one of the fruits recommended for blood pressure and cholesterol patients as it regulates blood sugar levels. It is commonly used to add flavor in dessert recipes. If your ingredients are ready, we can move on to an easy strawberry cake recipe that you can serve to spice up your special occasions.

Preparation Time: 40 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes How Many Persons: 6 Persons

Materials for your cake 2 eggs Half a glass of granulated sugar 1 cup flour 1 packet of baking powder 1 packet vanilla Half a glass of olive oil Half a glass of milk 2 soup spoons cocoa

For the pudding 4 cups of milk Half a glass of granulated sugar 3 tablespoons of flour 2 tablespoons of starch 1 packet of vanilla 250 grams of mascarpone cheese

To moisten the pie 1 glass of water Milk For the strawberry sauce 2 cups strawberries 1 glass cherry juice 2 tablespoons starch 2 tablespoons granulated sugar For the above fresh strawberries

For the cake; Place the eggs and granulated sugar in the bowl of a mixer. Beat with a mixer until the sugar is completely dissolved.

When the mixture begins to foam slightly, add the remaining ingredients and continue whisking until all ingredients are completely combined. Place the mixture in a greased glass baking dish. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

For the pudding; Place milk, granulated sugar, flour and starch in a gravy boat. Cook, stirring, until the pudding thickens. When it starts to boil, remove it from the stove. Add vanilla and mascarpone cheese and stir. Mix until you get a homogeneous consistency.

Remove the baked pie from the oven. Make a few holes in it with a fork and moisten it with milk. Spread the pudding over the softened cake and place it in the refrigerator. For the sauce; Place all required ingredients in sauce pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.

Spread the cooled sauce over the custard crust removed from the refrigerator and slice it. You can decorate this light strawberry cake with homemade chocolate sauce. Bon appetit in advance.

What are the tips for making easy cake with strawberry sauce? To make the cake fluffy, add a teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of baking powder.

Make sure the ingredients you will use for the cake are at room temperature. After preparing the mixture, let it sit for 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven so that the cake bakes evenly. After cooking, you can proceed to the soaking process with cold milk.

If the consistency of the pudding is soft, it can be thickened with rice flour and starch.

You can add orange juice and crushed blackberries into the strawberry sauce.

A 100g portion of light cake with strawberry sauce is 270 calories, and a slice is approximately 400 calories. Since it is high in sugar and carbohydrates, diabetic patients are advised to consume it in moderation.