Description
A luscious Strawbery Cream Cake with layers of fluffy cake, silky whipped cream, and fresh strawberries for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form for the whipped cream.
- Layer the cooled cakes with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, then cover the cake with whipped cream.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest or mixing in other berries. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, cream cake, summer dessert, fruity dessert