Strawberry Spoon Cake

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)). Grease an 8-inch square or round baking dish with butter, then set the dish aside.

2. 2

   Using your hands or the back of a fork, mash the strawberries thoroughly to release as much juice as possible. Stir in ⅓ cup of the brown sugar, then set the strawberry mixture aside.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, the remaining ⅓ cup brown sugar, room-temperature milk, and kosher salt.

4. 4

   Add the flour and baking powder to the bowl. Continue whisking just until the batter is smooth; do not overmix.

5. 5

   Transfer the batter to the greased baking dish. Spread it evenly into the corners.

6. 6

   Spoon the mashed strawberries and all of their released juices evenly over the top of the batter.

7. 7

   Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

   Start 25-minute timer
8. 8

   Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 3 to 5 minutes.

   Start 5-minute timer
9. 9

   Spoon the warm cake into bowls and serve with vanilla ice cream.