BASIL CAKE WITH BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES

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I developed this cake for an Easter party and it was beautiful! It was a refreshing new blend of flavors and now I use fresh herbs as often as I can when I making desserts! This cake sits well. You can serve the berries on the side as well.

Provided by jennifer macias

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
⅔ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Generously grease a fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).
  • Stir vegetable oil, eggs, and sour cream in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in cake mix, instant vanilla pudding mix, and basil until batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until the cake is lightly browned at the edges and a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Let cake cool in pan for 20 minutes before inverting to turn cake out onto rack to cool completely.
  • Stir balsamic vinegar with sugar in a saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vinegar syrup is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool syrup to room temperature.
  • Just before serving, stir strawberries with balsamic syrup in a bowl; spoon berries and syrup over the cake. Sprinkle cake with fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.4 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 656.5 mg, Sugar 55.6 g

Sudeb Sudeb
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I love the unique flavor of this cake.


Afil
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This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


kingsley wilson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Sadaf Sarkar
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This cake is a must-try for any baker.


Tony Nelson
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I can't wait to make this cake again!


Cordie Washington
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This cake is a great way to impress your friends and family.


Ahmed Apraham
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves basil and strawberries.


Lukwago Rashid
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This cake is a great addition to any party or gathering.


amit suknandan
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I would definitely make this cake again.


Leader Zackir
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Frankline Emeka
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The cake was a bit dry, but the strawberries and glaze helped to make up for it.


Anjana Khatiwada
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I found the cake to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but the strawberries and balsamic glaze helped to balance it out.


nasir jamal
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This cake is a bit more work than I usually like to put into a dessert, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and unique cake that is sure to impress your guests.


Bikram Yadav
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this cake. The flavors are well-balanced and the cake is very moist.


Ayoub Hdiddane
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The balsamic glaze really makes this cake special.


Muhammadasad Sadiq
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This cake is a great way to use up fresh basil from the garden.


Ms Carol bullock
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I love the way the basil and strawberries pair together in this recipe. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Aphiwe Dlamini
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The balsamic glaze on the strawberries adds a nice touch of sweetness and acidity.


John Thompson
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Parsuram Parsuram
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This basil cake with balsamic strawberries is a delightful treat! The flavors of the basil and strawberries complement each other perfectly, and the cake is moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.