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Grandma's World's Best Strawberry Cake – with sponge cake, vanilla cream, and lots of love!

Grandma’s World’s Best Strawberry Cake – 5-Star Comfort Dessert


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake (8-10 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful strawberry cake featuring a light sponge cake, rich vanilla cream, and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 cups vanilla cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, mixing until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cake cool completely. Slice horizontally into two layers.
  7. Spread vanilla cream on the bottom layer, top with sliced strawberries, then place the second layer on top.
  8. Frost the top with remaining cream and decorate with strawberries.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
  • Fresh strawberries work best for flavor.
  • Chill cake before serving for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: strawberry cake, vanilla cream, homemade dessert, sponge cake