Description
A light and fluffy cake layered with fresh strawberries and creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration or sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 8-inch cake pans.
- Combine Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and milk. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Divide batter evenly into pans, smoothing the tops.
- Assemble the Dish: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before layering with frosting and strawberries.
- Cook to Perfection: Let layers cool completely to maintain structure when frosting.
- Finishing Touches: Spread cream cheese frosting between layers, then top with sliced strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice with a serrated knife and serve to delighted smiles.
Notes
- Chill frosting slightly for easier spreading.
- Layer evenly to prevent cake from leaning.
- Gently press strawberries into frosting to avoid sliding.
- Use fresh, firm strawberries for best results.
- Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps in frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Strawberry Matilda Cake, layered cake, fresh strawberries, cream cheese frosting, dessert recipe