Strawberry Almond Blondies
A wonderful combination of toasted almonds and strawberry flavors. These delicious strawberry almond blondies are just like strawberry cake bars.
Servings 12 people
Calories 306kcal
Ingredients
- 9 tablespoons butter , softened, plus more for pan
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ 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
- Use 8-inch square baking pan or 9-inch diameter round baking pan.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan or a 9-inch diameter round baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- 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 ¾ cup toasted almonds into the batter.
- Pour batter into prepared buttered pan, using spatula to helps spreading the batter in the pan. Scatter sliced strawberries and remaining ¼ cup almonds over the batter in a baking pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean or only with a few crumbs on it.
- Dust with powdered sugar before cutting into slices. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 23.2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1.7mg