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Strawberry Jam Drip Cake With Buttercream Swirls

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450
A stunning layered cake featuring strawberry jam, smooth buttercream, and elegant drip decoration, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 227 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Additional Liquids

  • 0.75 cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 0.75 cup whole milk (room temperature)

Jam & Filling

  • 1 cup strawberry jam seedless (if you prefer)
  • 0.5 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Buttercream

  • 340 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 5.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch pinch salt

Drip & Decoration

  • 0.33 cup strawberry jam
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate

Optional & Garnish

  • a tiny drop drop pink gel food color (for brighter shade)
  • as needed fresh strawberries, halved or whole
  • optional sprinkles
  • 1 large piping bag with large star tip (for swirls)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch pans, then whisk dry ingredients.
  • Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then alternate adding dry and wet ingredients until combined. Divide batter and bake for 22-27 minutes.
  • Make buttercream by beating butter, then gradually adding powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream until fluffy. Level cake layers, spread jam, and assemble with buttercream dam and filling.
  • Chill the assembled cake, then prepare the drip by warming jam and cream, adding white chocolate, and pouring around the edges. Chill again.
  • Pipe buttercream swirls on top, decorate with strawberries and sprinkles, then chill for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Chill the cake between decorating steps for clean drips and swirls.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttercream, cake, strawberry