Mother's Day Brunch Idea | Strawberry Balsamic Cake

There are many expected pairs in life, but strawberry and balsamic vinegar is one that I discovered only a few years back.  My favorite place to enjoy this is at Four & Twenty Blackbirds, they serve an amazing Strawberry Balsamic Pie.  I've made preserves and the pie myself, but when I came across this recipe in Muffins & Biscuits: 50 Recipes to Start Your Day With a Smile, the latest book by Heidi Gibson for Strawberry Balsamic Muffins, I knew that I had to try it.  Instead of making muffins, I opted to make a cake with a few changes - this version of the recipe is dairy-free.  It is so incredibly tasty and it smells divine when baking just like strawberry jam.  If you are looking for something to make for your mom or the  mom-figure in your life, I recommend this, it is delicious.  

Also, if you are looking to up your breakfast repertoire, I recommend this book. There are 50 recipes dedicated to both muffins and biscuits from savory to sweet. I plan on whipping up a batch of her biscuits very soon.  

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC CAKE

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 1/3 cup flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound chopped strawberries divided, preferably fresh if possible

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slightly oil a rectangular 9"Wx6" baking dish (our favorite) and set aside. In a medium bowl, add flour, baking soda and salt, gently whisk together.   Place olive oil and eggs in a bowl, whisk together.  Add vanilla, vinegar and sugar and mix until combined.  Add dry ingredient to wet.  Fold 2 cups of chopped strawberries into batter.  Pour into dish spreading evenly. Slide remaining strawberries and form a pattern on top. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. 

*Recipe adapted from the new book Muffins & Biscuits: 50 Recipes to Start Your Day With a Smile by Heidi Gibson

Styling & Photography by Alison | Book c/o publisher

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