Description
A delightful classic dessert featuring layers of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving platter, top with half of the whipped cream and strawberries.
- Add the second layer on top, repeating with remaining whipped cream and strawberries.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Ensure cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg