Description
Sweet holiday magic unfolds with this Christmas Strawberry Cream Cake, blending festive charm and delicate flavors. Delightful layers of fluffy sponge, luscious strawberry filling, and cloud-like cream invite you to savor seasonal joy in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration and Topping:
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
- Green foliage (mint or rosemary)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a cake pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter and sugar until achieving a pale, airy consistency with soft peaks.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each egg is added to create a smooth mixture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, mixing until evenly distributed.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate potential lumps.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, stirring gently to maintain a silky texture without overmixing.
- Transfer batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack, which prevents moisture accumulation and maintains cake’s structural integrity.
- Decorate with pillowy whipped cream, arranging fresh strawberries in an artistic pattern and garnishing with delicate green foliage for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother, more even mixing and better cake texture.
- Sift dry ingredients to prevent lumps and create a lighter, more delicate crumb.
- When folding ingredients, use a gentle hand to maintain the cake’s airiness and prevent deflating the batter.
- Decorate with fresh, seasonal strawberries for maximum flavor and festive holiday presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg