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Fresh Strawberry Cake

Irresistible Fresh Strawberry Cake for Your Summer Celebrations

This Fresh Strawberry Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant flavors and airy layers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with cake flour for a lighter texture.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with margarine or coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 4 large Egg Whites For fluffiness.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Use low-fat milk for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can be replaced with plain yogurt.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract for a different profile.
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Optional.
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Substitute with blueberries or raspberries, adjusting sugar accordingly.
For the Frostings
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Use chilled.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature is best.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Use less for a less sweet option.
  • 1 cup Diced Strawberries Fold into frostings.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • 8” or 9” Round Cake Pans
  • Cooling racks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Prepare Pans: Grease and flour three round cake pans and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients: Add eggs and egg whites to the creamed mixture until fully combined.
  5. Step 5: Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients, then incorporate milk, sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Finally, fold in remaining dry ingredients.
  6. Step 6: Bake: Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 20-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Cool: Allow cakes to cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Step 8: Prepare Frosting: Beat chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into combined cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
  9. Step 9: Frost and Serve: Frost cooled cake layers generously and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and ensure to cool cakes completely before frosting.

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