Strawberry Layer Cake
A delightful dessert combining juicy strawberries and light, fluffy cake, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Strawberry Filling
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream (for whipped topping)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Cakes: Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one by one, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until smooth.
- Bake: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check; it should come out clean.
- Cool the Cakes: Allow layers to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Strawberry Filling
- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes; then, gently fold in whipped cream.
Assembly
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of strawberry filling on top, then place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining filling.
- Garnish and Serve: Add extra strawberry slices on top for decoration. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream or swap out sugar for a sugar alternative like honey or agave syrup to lighten the sweetness.