Let’s Bake a Fresh Strawberry Cake!

Hey Lykkers! Are you ready to dive into a delicious adventure? Today, we’re going to whip up a delightful fresh strawberry cake with cream that’s perfect for any occasion. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

To make this mouthwatering cake, we’ll need the following ingredients:

• For the cake:

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup milk

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

• For the strawberry cream:

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 cup heavy whipping cream

½ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time, followed by the vanilla essence. Mix thoroughly.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

4. Bake the Cakes:Divide the batter equally between the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes before moving them to wire racks to finish cooling.

5. Prepare the Strawberry Cream: While the cakes are cooling, it’s time to prepare the creamy topping! In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.

6. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the top and add half of the sliced strawberries. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with more whipped cream and the remaining strawberries.

Serving Suggestions

For the ultimate presentation, we can drizzle a little strawberry sauce over the top. This will not only enhance the look but also elevate the flavor. Slice, serve, and enjoy with friends and family!

Preserving Your Strawberry Cake

If you have leftovers (which is rare!), you can store the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To maintain freshness, consider keeping the whipped cream separate until you’re ready to serve. You can also freeze the cake layers without cream for up to a month; just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.

Wrap-Up

We hope you enjoyed this delightful baking journey! This fresh strawberry cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a beautiful centerpiece for any gathering. Happy baking, Lykkers!