The Perfect Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe

Heavenly Layers of Delight

delishdiscoverMay 21, 2024

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Strawberry season never tasted so good! This Divine Strawberry Cream Cake is a symphony of flavors and textures in every slice. Fluffy vanilla cake layers cradle a luscious strawberry cream filling, all enveloped in a light and dreamy whipped cream frosting. It’s a taste of paradise you can make at home!

Ready to create a showstopping dessert that’s surprisingly easy? Let’s bake!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 cups All-Purpose Flour: The base for your fluffy canvas.
1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar: Sweetness to balance the tangy berries.
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened: Creates a rich and tender crumb.
1 cup Milk: Adds moisture for a delightful texture.
3 teaspoons Baking Powder: For a beautiful rise in your cake layers.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: Warm, classic flavor.
4 Large Eggs: Binders to hold everything together.
Pinch of Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances flavors.

For the Strawberry Cream Filling:

2 cups Fresh Strawberries: The star of the show, hulled and sliced.
1 cup Heavy Cream: Whipped to airy perfection.
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar: Sweetness to complement the berries.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: Adds depth of flavor.

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream: The base for your light and fluffy frosting.
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar: Sweetness without being overpowering.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: A touch of classic vanilla magic.

Additional Fresh Strawberries (Optional): For a beautiful finishing touch.

Instructions:

Preheat & Prep (5 minutes): Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans for mess-free baking.
Creamy Dream Team (3 minutes): In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Eggcellent Additions (2 minutes): One at a time, beat in the eggs, followed by the vanilla extract. Make sure everything is well combined.
Dry Ingredients Unite (1 minute): In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Wet Meets Dry (2 minutes): Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Bake It Beautiful (25-30 minutes): Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool Cakes, Happy Wait (10 minutes): Take the cakes out of the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Patience is key here!
Strawberry Dream Filling (5 minutes): While the cakes cool, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the sliced strawberries for a delightful pink swirl.
Frosting Fantasy (5 minutes): In a separate bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. This will be your dreamy frosting.
Assemble Your Masterpiece (Variable): Once the cakes are cool, it’s time to assemble! Place one layer on a serving plate and spread the strawberry cream filling evenly over the top. Top it with the second cake layer. Now comes the fun part – frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream frosting.
Berry Beautiful (Optional): If desired, decorate the top of the cake with additional fresh strawberries for an extra pop of color and freshness.
Chilled Perfection (1 hour): Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and creates a perfectly chilled and refreshing dessert.
Slice & Savor: Slice and serve your divine Strawberry Cream Cake, savoring every delightful bite of fluffy cake, tangy strawberries, and light whipped cream. This showstopping dessert is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth!