Name: Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp baking soda; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 3 tbsp melted butter; 4 egg whites; ¾ cup heavy cream; ½ cup sour cream; 2 tbsp milk; 1 ½ tsp strawberry extract; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups powdered sugar; 8 oz cream cheese; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp salt; 1 2/3 cups heavy cream; 4 cups sliced strawberries; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 cup slightly warmed strawberry jelly

Description

This Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream is a delightful and refreshing dessert, perfect for any occasion. The cake layers are light and fluffy, infused with strawberry and vanilla flavors, while the whipped cream frosting adds a creamy and tangy touch. Topped with macerated strawberries, this cake is a summer dream come true!

Ingredients

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Cake:

2 ½ cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

½ tsp baking soda

1 ½ cups sugar

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 tbsp melted butter

4 egg whites

¾ cup heavy cream

½ cup sour cream

2 tbsp milk

1 ½ tsp strawberry extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

8 oz cream cheese

1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp salt

1 2/3 cups heavy cream

Strawberries:

4 cups sliced strawberries

1/3 cup sugar

2 tsp lemon juice

Additional Filling:

1 cup slightly warmed strawberry jelly

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.

Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the sugar, vegetable oil, and melted butter until smooth. Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Blend creams and extracts: Add the heavy cream, sour cream, milk, strawberry extract, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture. Stir until combined.

Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Bake the cake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Macerate the strawberries: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.

Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of strawberry jelly over the cake, then top with a layer of macerated strawberries. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the strawberries. Add the second cake layer and repeat the process with the jelly, strawberries, and frosting. Place the final cake layer on top and frost the entire cake. Decorate with additional sliced strawberries if desired.