Description
Indulge in this Strawberry Cream Cake, a perfect blend of light vanilla chiffon layers and vibrant strawberry filling topped with airy whipped cream frosting. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a moist, fluffy texture and sweet‑tart berry flavor ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or a spring brunch. With simple pantry staples like all‑purpose flour, butter, sugar, and fresh strawberries, you’ll create a stunning, photogenic cake that impresses guests and earns rave reviews on Pinterest online.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9‑inch round cake pans.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour with baking powder; gradually add to butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide batter between pans and bake 25‑30 minutes.
- Cool cakes completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, fold in sliced strawberries for filling.
- Assemble layers, spread filling, frost with remaining whipped cream.
Notes
- For extra stability, chill the whipped cream filling for 15 minutes before spreading. Use a serrated knife to level the cake layers for a professional look. Fresh strawberries give the best flavor
- avoid overly ripe fruit that can release excess juice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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