Description
A delightful cake with layers of strawberry and cream, perfect for parties or a quiet day at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries blended)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the strawberry filling)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the whipped cream)
- Fresh strawberries for top
- Strawberry sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined. Fold in the strawberry puree.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and boiling. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assembly: Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread whipped cream and add cooled strawberry filling. Add the next layer and repeat. Top with the last layer, spread cream, and decorate with fresh strawberries and extra sauce if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and butter for better mixing. Ensure cakes are completely cool before adding cream to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg