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Strawberry squares

These strawberry squares are fresh and sweet, making them a delicious snack that can be enjoyed at any time of day. You can pop them into lunchboxes, serve them at picnics or enjoy a couple as dessert.

15 minutes prep. time
35–40 minutes cooking time
Serves 12–16
Cakes, bakes & desserts, Vegetarian

A pair of hands in oven gloves hold a baking tray containing cake studded with strawberries — Strawberries and cream – in the form of cake | © National Trust Images/Vicki Blatchley

For the base

300g self-raising flour
300g light brown sugar
150g butter

For the topping

2 eggs
300g sour cream
150g strawberries, roughly chopped

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 160°C (150°C fan/gas mark 3), and line a 30cm x 20cm deep-sided baking tray with baking parchment.

Step 2

For the base

Mix the flour and sugar, and rub in the butter until you have a sandy texture. Spread half of this mixture in the lined tray and press down gently with a spatula or back of a spoon until you have an even layer.

Step 3

For the topping

Add the eggs and sour cream to the remaining flour mix and stir until just combined, with only a few lumps remaining.

Step 4

Pour this mixture over the base in the tin and spread evenly. Top with the chopped strawberries, arranging them evenly over the surface.

Step 5

Place in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and set.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove from the oven. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.

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