4 - 5 cup fresh or frozen strawberries ⅓ cup granulated sugar Pinch of kosher salt 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
Cornmeal Streusel Topping
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed ¾ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup cornmeal 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Generous pinch of kosher salt ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
Cake
3 cup all-purpose flour 2 ¼ teaspoon baking powder 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup sour cream, at room temperature 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup neutral oil
Tips
Mash berries into a very lumpy puree, then cook until the mixture is deep red and thick like jam.Use a flexible spatula to scrape down the bowl and fold batter several times during mixing to ensure it’s evenly mixed.If you’re using a glass dish, drop the oven temp to 325°F. Bake 40 to 50 minutes as directed.
