Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This light and fluffy cake features layers of sweet, fresh strawberries and rich homemade whipped cream, creating a refreshing treat that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a sunny afternoon, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress your guests. With its beautiful presentation and customizable options, it’s the ideal recipe to showcase seasonal strawberries at their best.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 eggs, separated
- 1 ½ cups sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 oz heavy whipping cream (more for decoration)
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until thick and pale. Add lemon juice, oil, and water. Mix flour and salt; fold into the yolk mixture.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining sugar until glossy peaks form. Gently fold whites into yolk mixture.
- Spoon batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and springy.
- Cool upside down; then remove from pan and slice horizontally into three layers.
- For whipped cream, chill your bowl; beat heavy cream until thickened, then add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla.
- Assemble by layering cake with whipped cream and strawberries; repeat layers and top with remaining whipped cream and berries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 82mg