Strawberry Cake

This fresh strawberry cake is layered with fluffy vanilla sponge, whipped cream frosting, and juicy strawberries in every bite.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 2

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 367

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Vanilla Cake Layers

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup milk room temperature

Filling & Frosting

2 cups heavy cream chilled
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups fresh strawberries sliced

Equipment

8-inch Cake Pans
Mixer
Spatula

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until smooth.
Divide batter into pans and bake 22–25 minutes. Cool completely.
Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
Layer cake with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, then frost outside.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 630IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

For stronger strawberry flavor, add a layer of strawberry jam between cakes.