Strawberries and Cream Cake Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet strawberries, creamy frosting, and moist cake with this Strawberries and Cream Cake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its fresh flavors and beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 9-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed for consistency)
For the Topping:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layers: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool cakes on wire racks.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Adjust consistency with heavy cream.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving platter, spread frosting, add half of the strawberries, top with the second layer, and frost. Garnish with the remaining strawberries.
- Serve and Garnish: Garnish with fresh mint leaves, chill the cake for 30 minutes, then serve chilled.
Notes
- You can add a touch of almond extract to the cake batter for a subtle nutty flavor.
- For a lighter frosting, you can reduce the amount of powdered sugar to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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