Description
Fresh Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its light and fluffy layers of sponge cake, luscious whipped cream, and fresh strawberries, this treat is not only visually stunning but also a sensory delight. Ideal for celebrations or a sweet end to any meal, this cake promises to impress your guests and elevate your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with cooking spray and dust lightly with flour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy; add eggs one at a time. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide the batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Whip cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
- Assemble by layering cake, whipped cream, and strawberries. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg