Description
Strawberries and Cream Cake Layers is a heavenly dessert that combines soft, fluffy cake with fresh strawberries and luscious cream. Perfect for summer gatherings or special celebrations, this cake offers a delightful balance of sweetness and creaminess, making each slice a joyous experience. With its vibrant pink layers and rich flavors, it’s sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced or pureed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the filling, puree or slice fresh strawberries with sugar if desired.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Assemble by layering cake, strawberry filling, and whipped cream frosting; repeat with the second layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: <0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg