Strawberry cream cake is a sweet, refreshing treat that blends the delicate flavors of freshly whipped cream with juicy strawberries and a soft, airy cake. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat.

While it might seem like a complex recipe, you’ll find that making this strawberry cream cake at home is easy once you know the steps. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything from the ingredients to the assembly and offer helpful tips to ensure your cake turns out light, fluffy, and bursting.

1. Ingredients for Strawberry Cream Cake

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

For the Cake:

1. All-purpose flour (1 ½ cups)

2. Baking powder (1 ½ tsp)

3. Salt (½ tsp)

4. Granulated sugar (¾ cup)

5. Unsalted butter (½ cup, softened)

6. Eggs (2 large)

7. Vanilla extract (1 tsp)

8. Whole milk (½ cup)

9. Sour cream (¼ cup): This adds a subtle tang and keeps the cake moist.

For the Whipped Cream Filling:

Heavy cream (1 cup): This forms the base for the creamy filling.

Powdered sugar (2 tbsp): Sweetens the whipped cream.

Vanilla extract (1 tsp): Adds flavor to the cream.

Fresh strawberries (1 pint): Sliced for layering inside the cake.

For the Strawberry Topping:

Fresh strawberries (1 pint): Sliced or halved, to garnish the top of the cake.

Strawberry jam or preserves (2 tbsp, optional): To brush the strawberries and add extra shine and flavor.

2. Step-by-Step Guide to Making Strawberry Cream Cake

Making this strawberry cream cake is straightforward, and you’ll be amazed by the final result. Here’s how to prepare it:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 170°C. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper to ensure the cake comes out easily.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

In a small bowl, you first need to stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Then in a large mixing bowl, you then whisk the butter and granulated sugar into slices until fluffy. You can use an electric mixer, which should take about 5 minutes. Then you have to add one egg at a time and whip it after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract. Add the milk to the butter mixture and mix gently until combined. Then, add sour cream to the batter for extra moisture and texture.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

You evenly distribute the cake batter between the two prepared pans, then smooth the top with a spatula. Then you bake the cake for another 30 minutes. After baking, you can let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes and then transfer it to a rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Prepare the Whipped Cream

When the cake cools, you need to prepare whipped cream. In a large mixing bowl, mix together heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Then use an electric mixer and stir the cream at high speed until a hard top is formed. But please be careful not to overdo it, because it will turn into butter.

3. Tips for the Perfect Strawberry Cream Cake

To make sure your strawberry cream cake turns out perfectly every time, consider these helpful tips:

Use room temperature ingredients: Bring your butter, eggs, and milk to room temperature before you start. This will help the cake batter come together more smoothly and ensure an even texture.

Don’t overmix the batter: When mixing the wet and dry ingredients, be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the cake to be dense.

This strawberry cream cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion, offering a beautiful combination of fluffy cake, sweet whipped cream, and fresh, juicy strawberries. It’s a simple yet elegant treat that will impress family and friends, whether it's for a birthday, picnic, or casual get-together.

Strawberry Cream Cake

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