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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." — JennM

Directions

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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 40 mins
READY IN 1 hr 55 mins

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May 16, 2012

I tried this recipe because it was so different from other cake recipes. My husband likes it so much he had two pieces. The only thing I did different was to add Splenda to the strawberries and let them sit so they could blend together. I thoughly enjoyed the way the flavors blended together when you took a bite.

—grandmacj65

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Jun 11, 2012

I was hesitant about this cake. I am sorry but IMO, basil does not belong in cake. The basil does come through in the flavor but my friends and I did't care for it. And am not sure why everyone seems to be crazy for strawberries and Balsamic vinegar. Not a fan here either. I feel bad I couldn't get on board about this recipe Jenn.

—Patty Cakes

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2 Ratings

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Nutrition

Calories
587 kcal
29%

Carbohydrates
75.4 g
24%

Cholesterol
118 mg
39%

Fat
29.4 g
45%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
7.3 g
15%

Sodium
656 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Basil Cake with Balsamic Strawberries

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 587
Calories from Fat: 264

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.4g 45 %
** Saturated Fat 7.7g 39 %
Cholesterol 118mg 39 %
Sodium 656mg 26 %
Potassium 238mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 75.4g 24 %
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
Protein 7.3g 15 %
** Sugars 55.6g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 45 %
Calcium 23 %
Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 19 %
** Niacin 19 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 47 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.