Description
A soft and fluffy cake topped with fresh strawberries and a rich, creamy frosting – this Strawberries and Cream Cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Extra strawberries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the whipped cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake has cooled, frost the top with the whipped cream and decorate with fresh sliced strawberries.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Reheat the cake in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds if you prefer it warm.
For a vegan version, swap butter with plant-based butter, eggs with flax eggs, and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream for frosting.
For a gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Add lemon zest to the batter or frosting for a citrusy twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
