Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with this Strawberries and Cream Cake. This light and fluffy dessert features layers of moist vanilla cake, rich whipped cream, and fresh strawberries that create a visually stunning centerpiece perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (high-fat content)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix melted butter with eggs and vanilla until blended. Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- 3. Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 4. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks develop.
- 5. Once cooled, layer one cake on a serving plate and top with half of the whipped cream and sliced strawberries. Repeat with the second layer.
- 6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg