Description
This homemade strawberry cake is layered with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream, making it the perfect light and fruity dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Smooth tops and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream and sliced strawberries between and on top of layers. Decorate as desired.
- Chill or serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Chill mixing bowl before whipping cream.
- Add strawberry jam between layers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: strawberry cake, whipped cream cake, fresh strawberry dessert, homemade cake, easy strawberry layer cake