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Strawberry Vanilla Cake

Irresistible Strawberry Vanilla Cake for Your Summer Celebrations

A delightful Strawberry Vanilla Cake perfect for summer gatherings, featuring fresh strawberries and whipped cream frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2.5 cups cake flour Avoid all-purpose flour.
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter Room temperature.
  • 0.25 cups vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist.
  • 4 large eggs Provides structure.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Provides vanilla flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste Optional.
  • 1 cups whole milk Preferred over low-fat.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream Must be labeled 'heavy'.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Full-fat and chilled.
  • 1 cups confectioners' sugar Adds sweetness.
For the Filling
  • 1 cups fresh strawberries Slice and macerate.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • 8-inch cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cake Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease three 8-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in oil, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture alternately with the milk, starting and finishing with flour.
  6. Divide batter among the prepared pans and bake for 21-23 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Slice and macerate strawberries with sugar for 15-20 minutes.
  9. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, then gradually add heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  10. Assemble the cake by layering frosting and macerated strawberries between cake layers.
  11. Decorate with remaining frosting and fresh strawberry slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients like cream cheese and heavy cream are cold before whipping.

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