03/03/2025
Here’s a Strawberry Vanilla cake🎂 recipe that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion😊😋
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Cake:
2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) whole milk or buttermilk
For the Strawberry Filling:
2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
3-4 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cake
1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 9-inch (23cm) cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
4. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide batter between cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 2: Prepare the Strawberry Filling
1. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Step 3: Make the Vanilla Buttercream
1. Beat butter until creamy (about 2 minutes).
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and 3 tbsp of heavy cream, beating until smooth. Add more cream if needed.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
1. Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread a thin layer of buttercream and then strawberry filling