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Strawberry almond blondies

Published: Sep 05, 2013 | 33 Comments

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Strawberry almond blondies – easy-to-make cake bars perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Strawberry almond cake bars

I can’t believe the summer is actually over. It seems like just yesterday I started summer baking, enjoying all the fresh berries I could find, and here I am, 3 months later, and I did not even make a dent in the number of recipes I wanted to try when summer started! It’s already September, I just got several pounds of fresh apples from the garden, and the Fall is knocking at my door! Well, I don’t think I’ll stop baking with berries just because it’s not summer any more, especially after I’ve tried these strawberry almond blondies, right out of the oven:

Strawberry almond cake bars

I’ve dusted these strawberry almond cake bars with powdered sugar – yum!

Strawberry almond cake bars

As you can see on the photos, the cake came out beautifully, with a wonderful combination of toasted almond and strawberry flavors. I baked it in a round cake pan, and then sliced it in 12 rectangular bars. After I did that, I realized it could’ve been easier just to slice it in 12 wedges. I served it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! It’s an amazing treat that will bring summer right back into your house!

Strawberry almond cake bars

My family loved it, and yours will love it too! (that is, of course, if your family loves strawberries, toasted almonds, and vanilla ice cream :))

Strawberry almond cake bars

strawberry almond blondies
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Strawberry Almond Blondies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
 

A wonderful combination of toasted almonds and strawberry flavors.  These delicious strawberry almond blondies are just like strawberry cake bars.  

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 306 kcal
Ingredients
  • 9 tablespoons butter , softened, plus more for pan
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light-brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almonds sliced, toasted
  • 1 pint strawberries sliced
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
  1. Use 8-inch square baking pan or 9-inch diameter round baking pan.

  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan or a 9-inch diameter round baking pan.

  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

  4. In a separate bowl, using electric mixer, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy in texture, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla extract and continue beating until well combined. Add dry ingredients from step 2, and beat using the mixer, on low speed until well combined. Mix 3/4 cup toasted almonds into the batter.

  5. Pour batter into prepared buttered pan, using spatula to helps spreading the batter in the pan. Scatter sliced strawberries and remaining 1/4 cup almonds over the batter in a baking pan.

  6. Bake for about 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean or only with a few crumbs on it.

  7. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting into slices. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart. 

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Almond Blondies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 188mg8%
Potassium 231mg7%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 305IU6%
Vitamin C 23.2mg28%
Calcium 77mg8%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Almonds, Baking, Bars, Cake, Dessert, Nuts, Recipe, Strawberries Published: Sep 05, 2013 33 Comments

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  1. Yvonne @ bitter baker

    Sep 08, 2013 at 11:45 am

    Mmm, I love dessert with powdered sugar on top! Makes it look so luxurious for some reason! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Natasha @ The Cake Merchant

    Sep 07, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    I love strawberries and almonds. This combination sounds heavenly!

    Reply
  3. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust

    Sep 07, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    MMM, I love almond. This is a beautiful cake!

    Reply
  4. Laura Dembowski

    Sep 07, 2013 at 11:41 am

    But summer’s not over!!!! We’ve got a couple more weeks. This cake is stunning, Julia!

    Reply
  5. The Squishy Monster

    Sep 07, 2013 at 10:09 am

    How gorgeous! I do love berries + almonds paired together. The puffy soft cake looks so pretty dusted with the snow of sugar. I imagine this makes for a great accompaniment to a french press of something great to look forward to after supper.

    Reply
  6. Suzanne perazzini

    Sep 07, 2013 at 5:21 am

    That’s a great looking cake. As you move into fall, we are entering spring but it is still pretty chilly here.

    Reply
  7. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious

    Sep 06, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    I can barely deal with summer being over! But these blondies – yes and yes! I could eat the entire cake myself!

    Reply
  8. Hannah

    Sep 06, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    No way, summer is so not over yet! The air may be growing colder, but it’s still officially summer according to the calendar and I plan an stuffing myself silly with berries and stone fruits in the meantime. Such brilliant cake bars would be the perfect treat to help me along in that plan, too. They look so good!

    Reply
  9. Matt @ The Athlete's Plate

    Sep 06, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    Mmm these look delicious!

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  10. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen

    Sep 06, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    I have so many summery recipes I didn’t get around to also. Going to have to put them into a folder for next summer because I’m totally ready to bring on the pumpkin! Love this strawberry almond cake. Looks gorgeous and I bet it tastes divine!

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