Description
A delightful strawberry cream cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the milk, and mix just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 28 to 34 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- In a saucepan, combine 3 cups chopped strawberries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar over medium heat.
- Cook the strawberry mixture until the berries soften and the juices thicken, then let it cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft to medium peaks form.
- Spread the cooled strawberry layer over the cooled cake.
- Top with the whipped cream and finish with the remaining 1 cup fresh strawberries.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake is great for parties and can be served with additional strawberries on the side.
- Make sure to chill the whipped cream to keep it from deflating.
- For a sweeter cake, adjust the amount of sugar in the strawberry mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg