Tip: Feel free to use any red fruits you love: strawberries, raspberries, forest berries, strawberries, etc., as well as peaches or plums.
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Ingredients (for a 24 cm diameter pan or 25x25 cm size):
- 100 grams of soft butter (it's best to remove from the fridge about an hour before preparation)
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (280 grams) self-rising flour or regular flour + 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream (32% fat and above)
- 1 cup (200 grams) fresh or frozen red fruits (no need to defrost), either a single fruit or a mix
For the crumble:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (70 grams) flour
- 40 grams cold butter, cut into cubes
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (it's recommended to use the turbo setting). Grease the baking pan or line it with baking paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, combine the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add the eggs one by one, stirring until they are well incorporated. Add half of the flour and half of the heavy cream, mixing until combined. Then, add the remaining flour and cream, stirring gently until you have a uniform batter. Add the red fruits and gently mix until evenly distributed. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the cake sets and begins to turn golden.
- Meanwhile, prepare the crumble: In a bowl, combine all the crumble ingredients. Work the mixture with your fingertips (or in a food processor with short pulses) just until you get a crumbly texture.
- Carefully remove the cake from the oven and spread the crumble evenly on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the crumble layer is golden, the cake is set, and a skewer inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Preparation time: 15-20 minutes, excluding baking and cooling time.
Difficulty Level: Easy to intermediate.
Storage: Up to 4 days in the refrigerator.