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Strawberry Layer Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450
A delicious and visually stunning strawberry cake with creamy filling, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Strawberry Filling

  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (optional for richer filling)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease pans and line with parchment.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, alternate adding flour mixture and milk, then stir in vanilla.
  • Divide batter into pans, bake 25-30 mins, cool completely.
  • Prepare strawberries by slicing and draining. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla, fold in strawberries.
  • Assemble cake with strawberry filling, frost outside, decorate with strawberries and powdered sugar.

Notes

Chill the whipped cream before whipping for best results.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, strawberry