Experience the delight of a Strawberry Cream Layer Cake, where airy cake layers meet a luscious cream and the sweet tang of fresh strawberries. It’s a gorgeous dessert that’s sure to be a hit at any spring or summer gathering.
Ingredients for One Cake:
For the Cake Base:
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup cold water
- A pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- About 21 ounces of strawberries
- 3 cups whipping cream
- 4 packets cream stabilizer
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Start with the cake base by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line the bottom of two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and cold water.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, wash, hull, and slice the strawberries, reserving some for decorating the top.
- Whip the cream with the cream stabilizer until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes have cooled, slice each cake horizontally to create four layers.
- Place one layer on your serving plate and spread with a layer of whipped cream. Arrange a layer of sliced strawberries on top.
- Repeat with the remaining cake layers, whipped cream, and strawberries.
- Once assembled, dust the top with icing sugar and garnish with the reserved strawberries.
Chill the Strawberry Cream Layer Cake before serving to let the flavors meld. This beautiful cake is as delightful to eat as it is to look at, with the perfect balance of sweetness and the freshness of strawberries. Enjoy your creation! 🍓🍰👩🏻🍳
