Strawberry Cherry Crumb Cake

A delightful harmony of textures and flavours, this Strawberry Cherry Crumb Cake boasts a thick, juicy berry filling that perfectly complements its golden, buttery crust. Make it your festive favourite today!

Strawberry Cherry Crumb Cake

Serves 4

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Filling
Fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped	1 1/2 cups
Fresh cherries, stemmed, pitted, and halved	1 1/2 cups
White sugar	1/3 cup
Cornstarch	1 tablespoon
Juice of 1 lime

Crust
Unsalted butter, room temperature	1 cup
White sugar	3/4 cup
Zest of 1 lime
Vanilla extract	1 teaspoon
Salt	1/4 teaspoon
All-purpose flour	2 1/2 cups

Topping
All-purpose flour	1 cup
Almond flakes	1/3 cup
Cinnamon	1/2 teaspoon
Brown sugar, packed	2/3 cup
Salt	1/4 teaspoon
Unsalted butter, cut into pieces	1/2 cup

Cooking Method

Step 01	Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Step 02	In a large bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch, and lime juice. Add strawberries and cherries, stirring gently to coat.
Step 03	In a separate bowl, beat butter, sugar, lime zest, vanilla, and salt until creamy. Gradually mix in flour until dough forms.
Step 04	Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and spread the berry mixture over the crust.
Step 05	For the topping, combine flour, almond flakes, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Step 06	Cut butter into the topping mixture with a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly.
Step 07	Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit layer and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 08	Cool for 30 minutes on a wire rack, then chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours before cutting into bars.