Description
A Strawberry Vanilla Cake is a classic, elegant dessert featuring soft, moist layers of vanilla-infused cake, complemented by a fresh, tangy strawberry filling and enveloped in a smooth vanilla buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful treat to enjoy any day.
Ingredients
- Cake:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Buttermilk
- Strawberry Filling:
- Fresh strawberries
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat oven, prepare pans, and sift dry ingredients.
- Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then alternate adding dry and wet ingredients.
- Divide batter into pans and bake until done. Cool completely.
- Make Strawberry Filling:
- Cook strawberries with sugar and lemon until thickened. Cool completely.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Trim cooled cakes if needed, layer with buttercream and strawberry filling.
- Frost with vanilla buttercream and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better integration.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- The strawberry filling can be adjusted for sweetness based on the ripeness of the berries.
- The cake can be made a day ahead; just store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg