Description

A luscious, layered dessert featuring soft, fluffy cake, rich whipped cream or cream cheese filling, and fresh, juicy strawberries. Perfect for birthdays, spring celebrations, or any time you want a show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients

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For Cake Layers:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk

For Cream Filling:

2 cups heavy whipping cream or 8 oz cream cheese + ½ cup butter + 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp strawberry puree (optional)
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

For Assembly and Decoration:

2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Whole strawberries for topping
Optional: chocolate drizzle, nuts, or coconut flakes

Instructions

Prepare Cake Layers:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
Divide batter evenly and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.

2. Make Cream Filling:

Whipped Cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Fold in strawberry puree or lemon zest if desired.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.

3. Assemble Cake:

Level cake layers. Spread cream on the bottom layer, then layer sliced strawberries.
Add second cake layer and repeat. Cover top with cream and decorate with whole strawberries, piped swirls, or optional toppings.

4. Chill and Serve:

Chill cake for 30 minutes before slicing. Serve with iced tea, lemonade, or a fresh fruit spritzer.

Notes

Use ripe, firm strawberries for maximum flavor and less juice.

Pat strawberries dry to prevent soggy layers.

Level cake layers with a serrated knife for a professional look.

Don’t overwhip cream—stop at stiff peaks.

Slice right before serving for a fresh, clean presentation.

Optional flavor twists: add cocoa powder to cake, lemon zest to cream, or mix berries for variety.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8–10