Name: Irresistible Fresh Strawberry Cake with Creamy Whipped Delight
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup whole milk; 2 cups sliced strawberries; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for macerating strawberries); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 1/2–2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2–3 tablespoons simple syrup (optional)

Description

A light layer cake featuring fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup whole milk
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for macerating strawberries)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2–2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons simple syrup (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch pans, lining the bottoms with parchment.
Cream 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (3–4 minutes on medium).
Add 2 large eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl between additions.
Whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; add to the butter-egg mixture alternating with 1/3 cup whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, folding gently.
Divide the batter between the prepared pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 22–28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Macerate 2 cups sliced strawberries with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice for 15–30 minutes.
Whip 1 1/2–2 cups heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla to soft peaks.
Brush layers with 2–3 tablespoons simple syrup if desired, spread a thin layer of whipped cream, add a third of the macerated strawberries, top with the second layer, and finish with more whipped cream and decorative strawberry halves.
Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing. Stabilize whipped cream if needed for longer display time.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg