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HappyHummingbird's avatar

This recipe is beautiful and delicious! I made the muffin version and can't wait to share these with my pickleball group. Wish I could share a photo with this comment...

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Amber Wilson's avatar

This was delicious, thank you!

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Ruth Ann's avatar

Just made this cake. Delish. My husband declared, “This is a keeper” - his highest compliment.

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

That's wonderful Ruth! So happy you are both enjoying it!

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Susan B's avatar

This cake is delicious! I served it with some rhubarb sauce and it was a nice complement. Maybe rhubarb in the cake next time!

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Erin's avatar

I love rhubarb! Yum.

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Love that idea! I have a huge rhubarb plant and I'm always looking of ways to use it.

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JoAnn's avatar

Delicious! Made this today for a birthday cake celebration! It’s perfectly moist. And love the lemon zest flavor! I bet this would be good as a base for blueberries or raspberries, too.

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Yes! Would be great with blueberries, and I've used the same recipe to make raspberry almond muffins. Glad you liked it!

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Jill Jay's avatar

Just made this cake and it was so flavorful! Didn't have quite enough strawberries so I added in a handful of blackberries. Delicious!

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Oh I love how you did that! I am working on turning it into muffins:)

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Elizabeth Minchilli's avatar

Love the recipe! Going out to buy strawberries now. ;)

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

I am making it again today, muffin-style. Hope you enjoy!

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Joanna's avatar

Hi Annie,

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. The strawberry cake is delicious! Came out beautifully! Can’t wait to make it again.

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

So happy to hear! I received lots of photos over the weekend--it was a mother's day hit!

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Sandra O's avatar

I’m also interested in the April 2024 trip to Puglia (and a subscriber) but not able to connect through the link in Substack.

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Hi Sandra! It seems to be a problem with the Substack app. I have reached out to support to fix it. In the meantime, try using your browser or email me and I’ll connect you directly.

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Hi Sandra, were you able to use the link?

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Amy Kirschenbaum's avatar

Hi- interested in the Puglia trip but can’t connect to the link?

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Vasudha Viswanath's avatar

This recipe sounds AMAZING. Bookmarked and can't wait to try. I will be with you in spirit in Puglia and Happy Mother's Day!

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Michelle Seguin MD's avatar

Annie! This retreat is so tempting! I'm going to think hard about it - I would absolutely love to join you. Plus, I just started learning Italian on DuoLingo! (it's a sign). Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day weekend!

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

That would be incredible! I am doing Duolingo too and loving it.

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Judy O'Donnell's avatar

Could you please write more on yogurt. So many kinds! What about people who are dairy free? Which substitutions do you like best? What about people with the APO4 gene?

Thank you, Judy

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Yes I will be writing about plant based milk products soon. If you are wondering if you could substitute plant based yogurt in this cake, I haven tried it. I have had good results with cashew yogurt in other baked goods. Happy to give it a run after I get home!

I have written about the ApoE4 gene elsewhere and should update that info here. Great idea!

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Robin Fields's avatar

The strawberry cake is awesome! I was lucky enough to be in town while Annie was home and was the recipient of a couple slices. It has enough flavor and sweet to make you think it is a treat but it also tastes and “feels” healthy.

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Thanks Robin! So happy you liked it. GF too!!xoxo

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Amazing!! I love the tofu swap, I've done that in cooking classes, too. I just made the Strawberry cake as muffins--came out perfect at 40 minutes:)

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Annie Fenn, MD's avatar

Probably, but I haven't tried that. I grease the tin well with oil and use parchment paper liners.

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