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Strawberries and Cream Cake

Strawberries and Cream Cake: A Dreamy Summer Delight

This Strawberries and Cream Cake is a nostalgic, easy-to-make dessert perfect for summer gatherings, featuring layers of creamy frosting and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Use unsalted for better control over salt levels
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 3 Room temperature eggs Whip better for a fluffier texture
  • 2 cups Cake flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour for a denser texture
  • 0.5 cups Milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 pint Fresh strawberries Ensure they are ripe for the best flavor
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Can substitute with whipped coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure extract for the best taste
  • 0.25 cups Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • 9-inch cake pans
  • spatula
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Beat softened unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time and incorporate well.
  2. Sift in cake flour and a pinch of salt, alternating with milk, until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans and divide the batter evenly.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for about 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks.
  5. Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract and sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting, and layer with fresh strawberries. Top with second cake layer and frost the sides and top.
  7. Garnish the top with additional fresh strawberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure heavy cream is very cold before whipping. Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation. Decorate just before serving to maintain freshness.

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