Description
Strawberries and Cream Cake Layers is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With fluffy sponge cake layered with fresh strawberries and rich whipped cream, this treat not only pleases the palate but also dazzles the eyes. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet indulgence after dinner, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s your new go-to recipe for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Toss diced strawberries with sugar and let sit to create syrup.
- Beat heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble by layering: place one cake on a plate, add half of the whipped cream and strawberries, then repeat with the second layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg