Best 8 Beautiful Strawberry Cream Cake Recipes

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Searching for the perfect strawberry cream cake recipe can be a daunting task. With endless variations and conflicting reviews, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. This guide aims to simplify your search by providing a detailed analysis of the key factors that make a truly exceptional strawberry cream cake. From selecting the ideal strawberries to crafting the perfect cream filling and assembling the cake with finesse, discover the secrets to creating a masterpiece that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your guests in awe.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE



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"I can't tell you how many times I've made everyone 'ooh' and 'aah' when they see this beautiful dessert. It is wonderful for any occasion."-Agnes DeLeon, Melrose, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons water
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 cups whole fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , In another bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in the lemon juice, oil and water. Combine flour and salt; add to yolk mixture., Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into the batter, then fold in remaining whites. , Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. , Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan; remove cake. , Cut into three horizontal layers. Place one layer on a serving plate; top with some of the whipped cream and sliced strawberries. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer; spread remaining whipped cream over top and sides of cake. Arrange remaining sliced berries on sides of cake. , Cut whole berries in half; arrange on cake top. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE



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Cake, cream, and berries combine in a treat that's twice as delectable as the sum of its parts. The buttery cake soaks up the strawberry juices, while the whipped cream adds an airy richness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1 pound strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-ounce envelope)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan, and line with parchment paper. Butter and flour paper and sides. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs and yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. With mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture in 3 parts and milk in 2, beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix just until combined. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes; invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Using a serrated knife, split cake in half horizontally; place bottom half, cut side up, on a serving plate.
  • Make topping: In a large bowl, combine strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. Place 2 tablespoons cold water in a small saucepan, and sprinkle with gelatin; let soften 5 minutes. Place saucepan over very low heat, and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat cream and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a large bowl until very soft peaks form. Continue to beat, and gradually add gelatin mixture; beat until soft peaks form.
  • Arrange half of strawberries over bottom cake layer; top with half of whipped cream, leaving a 1-inch border. Cover with top half of cake, cut side down. Top cake with remaining whipped cream, leaving a 1-inch border. Refrigerate cake and remaining strawberries separately, at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day). Just before serving, spoon strawberries over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g

STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE



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Every spring, I anxiously await the arrival of locally grown sweet, red strawberries. Think of a simple sponge cake, sweet strawberries and a creamy cream cheese frosting. This cake is an annual tradition because it's not difficult to make, it looks beautiful-- best of all, it's incredibly delicious!

Provided by Debby - www.AFeastfortheEyes.net

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h4m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs (2 whole and 3 separated, room temperature)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 pounds fresh strawberries (medium or large, about 2 quarts, washed, dried, and stemmed)
4 to 6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Kirsch
Pinch table salt
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1/2 cup sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon table salt

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour round 9 by 2-inch cake pan or 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and all but 3 tablespoons sugar in mixing bowl. Whisk in 2 whole eggs and 3 yolks (reserving whites), butter, water, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  • In clean bowl of standing mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat remaining 3 egg whites at medium-low speed until frothy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • With machine running, gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, increase speed to medium-high, and beat until soft peaks form, 60 to 90 seconds.
  • Stir one-third of whites into batter to lighten; add remaining whites and gently fold into batter until no white streaks remain.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until toothpick or wooden skewer inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert cake onto greased wire rack; peel off and discard parchment. Invert cake again; cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • Halve 24 of best-looking berries and reserve. Quarter remaining berries; toss with 4 to 6 tablespoons sugar (depending on sweetness of berries) in medium bowl and let sit 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Strain juices from berries and reserve (you should have about 1/2 cup).
  • In work bowl of food processor fitted with metal blade, give macerated berries five 1-second pulses (you should have about 1 1/2 cups).
  • In small saucepan over medium-high heat, simmer reserved juices and Kirsch until syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour reduced syrup over macerated berries, add pinch of salt, and toss to combine. Set aside until cake is cooled.
  • WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING:
  • When cake has cooled, place cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt in bowl of standing mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Whisk at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down bowl with rubber spatula as needed.
  • Reduce speed to low and add heavy cream in slow, steady stream; when almost fully combined, increase speed to medium-high and beat until mixture holds stiff peaks, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes more, scraping bowl as needed (you should have about 4 1/2 cups).
  • ASSEMBLE THE CAKE:
  • Using large serrated knife, slice cake into three even layers. Place bottom layer on cardboard round or cake plate and arrange ring of 20 strawberry halves, cut sides down and stem ends facing out, around perimeter of cake layer.
  • Pour one half of pureed berry mixture (about 3/4 cup) in center, then spread to cover any exposed cake.
  • Gently spread about one-third of whipped cream (about 1 1/2 cups) over berry layer, leaving 1/2-inch border from edge. Place middle cake layer on top and press down gently (whipped cream layer should become flush with cake edge). Repeat with 20 additional strawberry halves, remaining berry mixture, and half of remaining whipped cream; gently press last cake layer on top. Spread remaining whipped cream over top; decorate with remaining cut strawberries.
  • Serve, or chill for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 213 mg, Sodium 221 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 35 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEAUTIFUL STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE



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This creamy, delicious dessert will make everyone 'ooh' and 'aah' when they see this beauty of a cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Provided by Kedacia

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 eggs, separated
1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat yolks in bowl until slightly thickened. Gradually add 3/4 cup white sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in lemon juice, vegetable oil, and water.
  • Mix flour and salt in a bowl; add to yolk mixture and stir to incorporate into batter.
  • Beat egg whites using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon at at time, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form. Fold 1/4 of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. Gently spoon batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched, 35 to 40 minutes. Immediately invert pan onto a plate; let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat heavy cream in a large mixing bowl until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract; beat whipped cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Run a knife around the sides and center tube of the pan; remove cake and slice into 3 horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate, top with about 1/4 of the whipped cream and 1/2 of the sliced strawberries; repeat with middle layer. Place top layer on cake, spread remaining whipped cream over top and sides of cake. Arrange halved strawberries on top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 147.3 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 148.2 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE



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This is a wonderful recipe I got from America's Test Kitchen. It was very easy to make and turned out beautiful and delicious! This also travels well. See pictures for cake assembly view.

Provided by Pismo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups cake flour (5 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup sugar (7 ounces)
5 large eggs, room temperature (2 whole and 3 separated)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 lbs fresh strawberries, washed, dried, and stemmed (medium or large, about 2 quarts)
4 -6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons cherry flavored liqueur
1 pinch table salt
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon table salt
2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • FOR THE CAKE:.
  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease and flour round 9 by 2-inch cake pan (pan must be at least 2" high!) or 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and all but 3 tablespoons sugar in mixing bowl.
  • Whisk in 2 whole eggs and 3 yolks (reserving whites), butter, water, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  • In clean bowl of standing mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat remaining 3 egg whites at medium-low speed until frothy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • With machine running, gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, increase speed to medium-high, and beat until soft peaks form, 60 to 90 seconds.
  • Stir one-third of whites into batter to lighten; add remaining whites and gently fold into batter until no white streaks remain.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until toothpick or wooden skewer inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert cake onto greased wire rack; peel off and discard parchment.
  • Invert cake again; cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • FOR THE STRAWBERRY FILLING:
  • Halve 24 of best-looking berries and reserve.
  • Quarter remaining berries; toss with 4 to 6 tablespoons sugar (depending on sweetness of berries) in medium bowl and let sit 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain juices from berries and reserve (you should have about 1/2 cup).
  • In workbowl of food processor fitted with metal blade, give macerated berries five 1-second pulses (you should have about 1 1/2 cups).
  • In small saucepan over medium-high heat, simmer reserved juices and Kirsch until syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour reduced syrup over macerated berries, add pinch of salt, and toss to combine.
  • Set aside until cake is cooled.
  • FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:.
  • When cake has cooled, place cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt in bowl of standing mixer fitted with whisk attachment.
  • Whisk at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down bowl with rubber spatula as needed.
  • Reduce speed to low and add heavy cream in slow, steady stream; when almost fully combined, increase speed to medium-high and beat until mixture holds stiff peaks, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes more, scraping bowl as needed (you should have about 4 1/2 cups).
  • TO ASSEMBLE THE CAKE:
  • Using large serrated knife, slice cake into three even layers.
  • Place bottom layer on cardboard round or cake plate and arrange ring of 20 strawberry halves, cut sides down and stem ends facing out, around perimeter of cake layer.
  • Pour 1/2 of pureed berry mixture (about 3/4 cup) in center, then spread to cover any exposed cake.
  • Gently spread about one-third of whipped cream (about 1 1/2 cups) over berry layer, leaving 1/2-inch border from edge.
  • Place middle cake layer on top and press down gently (whipped cream layer should become flush with cake edge).
  • Repeat with 20 additional strawberry halves, remaining berry mixture, and half of remaining whipped cream; gently press last cake layer on top.
  • Spread remaining whipped cream over top; decorate with remaining cut strawberries.
  • Serve, or chill for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.7, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 251.9, Sodium 353.4, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 50.6, Protein 9.4

STRAWBERRY AND CREAM LAYER CAKE



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This delicate cake is inspired by fraisier, a French cake made from layers of sponge, strawberries and cream. Fraisier cakes are elaborately constructed and typically combine several components to make the cream filling, but this strawberry cake is lighter, looser and much more casual. To avoid squishing the cake when slicing, use a serrated knife in long, even strokes to cut clean slices. (Watch Claire make this cake and two others on YouTube.)

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1 cup/240 grams heavy cream, chilled
1 cup/240 grams crème fraîche, mascarpone or sour cream, chilled
Pinch of kosher salt
1 Sponge Cake recipe, baked in a 9-inch springform pan and cooled

Steps:

  • Fill a small saucepan with about 1 inch of water and set over medium heat until the water steams.
  • Meanwhile, coarsely chop about a quarter of the strawberries and combine in a medium heatproof bowl with the sugar. Cover the bowl tightly and set it over the saucepan. Reduce the heat if necessary to keep the water just below a simmer and allow the berries to sit, swirling the bowl once or twice to dissolve any stubborn sugar clumps, until they've released all their juices, are mushy, and swim in a translucent red liquid, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat, uncover and strain through a fine-mesh strainer. (You should have 1/2 to 3/4 cup of strawberry syrup.) The mushy berries will have given off their color and flavor, and even though you won't use them in the cake, they're still tasty. Reserve the berries for spooning over pancakes or yogurt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, crème fraîche and salt. Whisk the mixture vigorously by hand, or beat with a hand mixer on medium-high, until thick, light and holding a medium peak. Chill the bowl of whipped cream. Thinly slice the remaining raw strawberries lengthwise.
  • Invert the sponge cake on a flat serving plate or cake stand. Holding a long serrated knife horizontally and parallel to the work surface, use it to lightly score all around the side of the cake at the midway point. Then, using long, even strokes and still holding the knife parallel to the surface, slice clean through the cake, using the score marks as a guide, to cut it into two even layers. Set the top layer aside.
  • Use a pastry brush to dab several tablespoons of the strawberry syrup across the bottom layer, lightly soaking the entire surface. Pull the bowl of cream from the refrigerator and dollop about half of it across the soaked layer, then spread in an even layer all the way to the edges. Arrange half of the sliced strawberries on top of the cream, then place the second cake layer on top of the first, cut side up. Lightly soak the top layer of cake with the strawberry syrup, reserving any remaining syrup for serving. Spread the remaining cream on top of the cake, then pile the remaining sliced strawberries over top. (If not serving immediately, cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to serve.)
  • Slice the cake with a serrated knife and serve. Drizzle the slices with any remaining strawberry syrup. The cake is best served the day it's made, but will keep, covered and chilled, for up to 3 days.

EASY DREAMY STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE



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This is a beautiful cake to behold! And so easy with a prepared white cake. The frosting is absolutely divine. A wonderful spring or summertime dessert; make this cake at the peak of the season when strawberries are at their reddest and sweetest...enjoy! P.S. Great served with a scoop of strawberry ice cream.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons kirsch
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 (9 inch) round layers prepared white cake
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup confectioner's powdered sugar, sifted to remove any lumps
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (or one vanilla bean, seeded and scraped)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, well chilled
fresh mint sprig, optional to garnish
strawberry ice cream, to serve

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine strawberries with the sugar and kirsch; set aside for about 30 minutes at room temperature. Reserve several of the most attractive strawberry slices for decorating the top of the cake.
  • To make frosting/ filling:.
  • On medium-high speed of mixer, whip the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce to medium speed and beat in the cream until starting to thicken, then increase speed to high and beat until soft peaks form, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Do not over mix.
  • Assemble the cake:.
  • Fill one cake layer with half of the strawberries, arranged in an attractive pattern. Carefully spread 1/2 of the frosting over the strawberries, to within 1/2 inch of sides.
  • Place second cake layer on top of first layer and press gently. Repeat with strawberries and frosting; decorate top of cake with the reserved strawberries.
  • Decorate top with a fresh mint sprig, as desired.
  • Slice into wedges and serve with a scoop of strawberry ice cream.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers. Cake is best served the same day.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CAKE



Strawberry Cream Cake image

Categories     Cake     Liqueur     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Strawberry     Summer     Chill     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

For strawberry filling
2 pounds strawberries (about 3 pints)
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For custard
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon Punsch (Swedish liqueur) if desired
For cake layers
1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
9 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla
For whipped cream frosting
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
Garnish: strawberries

Steps:

  • Make filling:
  • Trim and slice strawberries and in a bowl stir together with sugar and lemon juice. Let strawberry mixture stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, 4 hours. In a large sieve set over a bowl drain strawberry mixture and reserve strawberries and liquid separately.
  • Make custard:
  • In a saucepan whisk together all custard ingredients except Punsch until combined well. Bring mixture to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly, and simmer, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk Punsch into custard and transfer to a heatproof dish. Cool custard, its surface covered with a round of wax paper. Chill custard, covered, at least 3 hours, or until cold, and up to 2 days.
  • Make cake layers:
  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter two 9- by 2-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with rounds of wax paper. Butter paper and dust pans with flour, knocking out excess flour.
  • Into a small bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In bowl of a standing electric mixer combine eggs and sugar and beat, beginning at moderate speed and gradually increasing to high speed, for a total of 9 to 10 minutes, or until very thick and pale and mixture forms a ribbon when beaters are lifted. Transfer egg mixture to a large bowl (for ease of folding).
  • Sift one third flour mixture over egg mixture and with a large rubber spatula fold in gently but thoroughly. Sift and fold remaining flour mixture into egg mixture in 2 more batches in same manner. Fold in butter and vanilla gently but thoroughly.
  • Divide batter between pans, smoothing tops, and bake in middle of oven, rotating pans on oven rack after 15 minutes (to ensure even baking), a total of 25 to 30 minutes, or until cake is springy to the touch and a tester comes out clean. Cool cake layers in pans on racks 10 minutes and invert onto racks. Peel off paper and cool completely. Layers may be made 1 day ahead of cake assembly and kept, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, at room temperature.
  • Assemble cake:
  • With a long serrated knife halve each cake layer horizontally to make a total of 4 layers. Put 1 cake layer, cut side up, on a serving plate and top with half of reserved strawberry slices, arranging them in an even layer. Drizzle half of reserved strawberry liquid evenly over berries.
  • Top filling with second cake layer, cut side down. Whisk custard until smooth and spread layer evenly with custard. Top custard with third cake layer, cut side up. Spread layer evenly with remaining strawberries and drizzle with remaining strawberry liquid. Top filling with remaining cake layer, cut side down. Chill cake, covered with plastic wrap, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Make frosting:
  • In a chilled bowl beat cream with sugar until cream just holds stiff peaks.
  • Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Cake may be frosted 4 hours ahead and chilled. Bring cake to cool room temperature before serving.
  • Garnish top of cake with strawberries.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, ensure all your ingredients are measured and prepped. This will streamline your baking process.
  • Properly Cream Butter and Sugar: This step is crucial for creating a light and fluffy cake. Cream the butter and sugar together until they are pale and fluffy, typically 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
  • Gently Fold in Dry Ingredients: To avoid deflating the batter, gently fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Use Fresh Strawberries: Fresh, ripe strawberries deliver the best flavor and texture to the cake. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them thoroughly before incorporating them into the batter.
  • Don't Overbake: Keep a close eye on the cake during baking. Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking can result in a dry cake.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before frosting, allow the cake to cool completely. This will prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

This delectable Strawberry Cream Cake is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. The moist and fluffy vanilla cake layers, luscious strawberry filling, and creamy whipped cream frosting come together to create a dessert that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving more. With careful attention to detail and following the tips provided, you can create a stunning and delicious cake that will be the centerpiece of your next celebration. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on this delightful baking journey to create a masterpiece that will leave your loved ones in awe. Happy baking!

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