🍓🍰 Vanilla Cake With Strawberries: A Delightful Dessert to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth (2023)
Indulge in the sweetness of summer with this Vanilla Cake 🍰🍓. Enjoy a tender vanilla cake layered with luscious strawberries 🍓🍓, all held together by a velvety vanilla buttercream. It's the taste of sunshine in every bite, and it couldn't be simpler to create! 🌞
Ingredients
Ingredients for Vanilla Cake With Strawberries
Ingredients for White Vanilla Cake:
- 2 ¼ cup 270g cake flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 Tbsp 10g baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup 113g/1 stick/4oz unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups 300g granulated sugar
- ¼ cup 59mL vegetable oil
- 5 large 160g egg whites, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- ¾ cup 170g sour cream
- ¾ cup 177mL/6oz heavy whipping cream, room temperature
Explanation:
- ⦁ - Cake Flour: Provides a fine texture to the cake ensuring a delicate crumb.
- ⦁ - Baking Powder: Acts as a leavening agent to make the cake rise and become light.
- ⦁ - Salt: Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
- ⦁ - Unsalted Butter: Adds richness and moisture to the cake.
- ⦁ - Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cake and aids in its structure.
- ⦁ - Vegetable Oil: Contributes to the cake's moistness.
- ⦁ - Egg Whites: Provide structure and a fluffy texture.
- ⦁ - Vanilla Extract or Paste: Infuses the cake with a delightful vanilla flavor.
- ⦁ - Sour Cream: Makes the cake softer and more tender.
- ⦁ - Heavy Whipping Cream: Adds richness and moisture to the batter.
Ingredients for Fresh Strawberry Topping:
- 1 lb strawberries hulled and diced
- ¼ cup 50g granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon optional
Explanation:
- ⦁ - Strawberries: Fresh strawberries add a burst of fruity freshness to the cake.
- ⦁ - Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the strawberries and creates a syrupy topping.
- ⦁ - Lemon Juice and Zest optional: Enhances the strawberry flavor with a hint of citrus brightness.
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz 1 block cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup 2 sticks/8oz unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups 480g powdered sugar, spooned and leveled
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- A tiny pinch of salt
Explanation:
- ⦁ - Cream Cheese: Provides a creamy and tangy base for the frosting.
- ⦁ - Unsalted Butter: Adds richness and creaminess to the frosting.
- ⦁ - Powdered Sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting to the desired consistency.
- ⦁ - Vanilla Bean Paste: Infuses the frosting with a rich vanilla flavor.
- ⦁ - Salt: Enhances the overall flavor profile by balancing sweetness and acidity.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- - 🌡️ Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) for convection ovens or 300°F (149°C) for conventional ovens.
- - 🍽️ Grease a 9x13x2" cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- - 🍰 In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Step 3: Create Cake Batter
- - 🧈 In a larger bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes.
- - 🍯 Add oil and beat for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
- - 🥚 Gradually add egg whites, beating until fluffy.
- - 🌼 Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
Step 4: Combine with Dry Ingredients
- - ✨ Add half of the dry ingredients, then pour in cream, and finally add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
- - ⏲️ Spread batter in the pan and bake for about 40 minutes until it springs back when pressed.
Step 5: Prepare Strawberry Topping
- - 🍓 Wash, hull, and dice strawberries to blueberry-sized pieces.
- - 🍬 Toss with sugar and optional lemon juice and zest. Rest for at least an hour, stirring occasionally.
Step 6: Craft Cream Cheese Frosting
- - 🧀 Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- - 🍰 Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth.
Step 7: Frost the Cake
- - 🎂 Generously frost the cooled cake with cream cheese frosting.
Step 8: Add Strawberry Topping
- - 🍓 Layer the sweetened strawberries on top of the frosting.
- Enjoy your homemade Vanilla Cake With Strawberries! 🍓🍰
Notes
Nutrition Facts for White Vanilla Cake (Per Serving):
⦁ - Calories: 300 Kcal⦁ - Carbohydrates: 40g
⦁ - Protein: 2g
⦁ - Fat: 12g
⦁ - Saturated Fat: 7g
⦁ - Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
⦁ - Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
⦁ - Trans Fat: 0g
⦁ - Cholesterol: 38mg
⦁ - Sodium: 200mg
⦁ - Potassium: 60mg
⦁ - Fiber: 0g
⦁ - Sugar: 26g
⦁ - Vitamin A: 305IU
⦁ - Vitamin C: 2mg
⦁ - Calcium: 56mg
⦁ - Iron: 1mg
