Name: Strawberry & Cream Layer Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour; 200 g granulated sugar; 1 ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 3 large eggs; 120 ml vegetable oil; 120 ml whole milk; 150 g strawberry puree; 1 tsp vanilla extract; (Optional) few drops pink food coloring; 250 g cold mascarpone; 250 ml cold heavy cream (30%); 80 g powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (for filling); Whole strawberries, for decoration; Colored sprinkles, for decoration

Description

A delightful Strawberry & Cream Layer Cake that combines the sweetness of strawberries with a rich, creamy mascarpone frosting.

Ingredients

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250 g all-purpose flour
200 g granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3 large eggs
120 ml vegetable oil
120 ml whole milk
150 g strawberry puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
(Optional) few drops pink food coloring
250 g cold mascarpone
250 ml cold heavy cream (30%)
80 g powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (for filling)
Whole strawberries, for decoration
Colored sprinkles, for decoration

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour three 18 cm round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add oil, milk, vanilla, and strawberry puree. Mix well.
Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until smooth. Add a few drops of pink food coloring if desired.
Divide batter evenly between the three pans. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
Meanwhile, whip mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Keep cold.
Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread cream over the top and sprinkle with diced strawberries. Repeat with remaining layers.
Cover the entire cake with the remaining cream. Decorate with whole strawberries and sprinkles.

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For added flavor, consider using vanilla bean instead of vanilla extract.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg