Description
A delightful Strawberry & Cream Layer Cake that combines fluffy layers of strawberry-flavored cake with rich mascarpone cream and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
▢ 250 g all-purpose flour
▢ 200 g granulated sugar
▢ 1 ½ tsp baking powder
▢ ½ tsp baking soda
▢ ½ tsp salt
▢ 3 large eggs
▢ 120 ml vegetable oil
▢ 120 ml whole milk
▢ 150 g strawberry puree
▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
▢ (Optional) few drops pink food coloring
▢ 250 g cold mascarpone
▢ 250 ml cold heavy cream (30%)
▢ 80 g powdered sugar
▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
▢ 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (for filling)
▢ Whole strawberries, for decoration
▢ Colored sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour three 18 cm round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add oil, milk, vanilla, and strawberry puree. Mix well.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until smooth. Add a few drops of pink food coloring if desired.
5. Divide batter evenly between the three pans. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
6. Meanwhile, whip mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Keep cold.
7. Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread cream over the top and sprinkle with diced strawberries. Repeat with remaining layers.
8. Cover the entire cake with the remaining cream. Decorate with whole strawberries and sprinkles.
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs and milk for a fluffier sponge.
Do not overmix the batter; keep it light.
Chill bowl and whisk before whipping cream for best results.
Cake tastes best the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg