Apple Cinnamon Cake with Strawberry Puree Recipe

#### For the Strawberry Puree:
– **Fresh Strawberries** – Sweet, ripe strawberries will make the puree the perfect topping for this cake. Frozen strawberries can also work if fresh aren’t available.
– **Sugar** – A little sugar helps bring out the sweetness in the strawberries, but you can adjust this to taste.
– **Lemon Juice** – Adds brightness and helps balance the sweetness of the strawberries.

### How to Make Apple Cinnamon Cake with Strawberry Puree

This cake may seem fancy, but it’s surprisingly easy to make. Here’s how you can put it all together:

#### Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan
Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

#### Step 2: Prepare the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together **all-purpose flour**, **baking powder**, **ground cinnamon**, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

In another bowl, beat together **butter** and **sugar** until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the **eggs**, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in **vanilla extract**.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with **milk**. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

#### Step 3: Fold in the Apples
Peel, core, and dice the **apples** into small pieces. Gently fold the diced apples into the batter, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.

#### Step 4: Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for about **30-35 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.

#### Step 5: Make the Strawberry Puree
While the cake is cooling, prepare the strawberry puree. In a blender or food processor, combine **fresh strawberries**, **sugar**, and **lemon juice**. Blend until smooth. Taste the puree and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more sugar. If the puree is too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.

Step 6: Assemble and Serve
Once the cake has completely cooled, drizzle the strawberry puree over the top, or serve it on the side so that guests can add as much as they like. Garnish with extra fresh strawberries or even a dusting of powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation.

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