The wonder of early spring is captured in Strawberry Almond Cake with Strawberry Crumble. Freeze dried strawberries bring intensity of color and flavor to the decadent crumble topping. Almonds add depth and contrast to the voluptuous berry flavor.
“There’s a capacity for appetite, Samuel said, that a whole heaven and earth of cake can’t satisfy.”
East of Eden, John Steinbeck
Inspiration
Like a greedy flower starved for water I can say that spring has arrived after devouring the first basket of locally grown strawberries. When that first basket disappears I’m looking for a cake that screams spring with a big bang of intense strawberry flavor. This spring I found that recipe with Strawberry Almond Cake with Strawberry Crumble.
The strawberry crumble that melts into the top of the Strawberry Almond Cake is a game changer. Freeze dried strawberries are blitzed into strawberry dust in the food processor and become a major component in the crumble. Plus the crumble is strawberry pink colored! And of course intensely strawberry flavored. Just the spring flavor I crave.
Essentials
I made a few changes to the recipe for Strawberry Almond Cake with Strawberry Crumble, using a 9” square pan instead of a 9” spring form pan. Lining the square pan with parchment for easy removal of the cake is recommended. The edges of the cake bake much faster than the center. After 30 minutes in the oven cover the edges of the cake with foil. The almond paste I used came in 7oz rather than the 6oz in the recipe. I used the entire 7oz with good results. A sprinkle of almonds on top of the cake is a crunchy reminder that the cake is a Strawberry Almond Cake with Strawberry Crumble.
I made this for my mom’s birthday and it turned out so delicious. The preparation was so easy and the instructions are easy to follow.
Thank you Jack! Pleased to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
Using freeze-dried strawberries is a great idea. I love crumbles!
best.. mae
Thank you Mae!
Such a lovely spring cake, strawberry crumble sounds absolutely sublime!
Thank you Laura! Spring is such a time of wonder.
Lovely photos as always! The cake looks simply marvelous and I love the use of both fresh strawberries and freeze dried. Like, but different flavors.
Thank you MJ! The freeze dried berries really add to the berry flavor.
Just brought a basket of fresh strawberries this morning. Perfect timing dear Deb. Thank you !
Thank you 2 pots! Spring strawberries are wonderful!
I am loving freeze-dried strawberries these days so I’m thrilled to have another delicious way to use them. They have such an intense strawberry flavor, and when coupled with fresh spring strawberries must make for a win/win combination.
Thank you for the berry love Mary!
It’s warm here, too. Finally! Always enjoy beginning a new season. It’s a bit early for local strawberries here, but another week or two should see some. Love this recipe — and really like the idea of strawberry crumble. Thanks!
Thank you John! Happy spring!
Your photos are so beautiful. Almond paste, almonds and strawberries, what a delicious combination. I have to try this recipe.
Thank you for the generous comment Gerlinde! The freeze dried strawberries are amazing in this recipe.
It looks very Springy and sounds scrumptious!
Thank you Denise! Happy spring!