Basil Cake with Balsamic Strawberries

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Generously grease a fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

Pour batter into prepared pan.

5 . Stage

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.

6 . Stage

Let cake cool in pan for 20 minutes before inverting to turn cake out onto rack to cool completely.

7 . Stage

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.

8 . Stage

Just before serving, stir strawberries with balsamic syrup in a bowl; spoon berries and syrup over the cake. Sprinkle cake with fresh mint.