Description
A light, fluffy strawberry cake layered with whipped cream and fresh berries this Strawberry Dream Cake is the ultimate dessert for spring and summer celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
- For the frosting:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- Extra strawberries for topping
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, milk, strawberry puree, and vanilla. Add food coloring if using.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- 7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 9. To make frosting, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- 10. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- 11. Layer the cakes with strawberry whipped cream between and on top.
- 12. Decorate with extra fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- You can freeze the cake layers ahead and frost the day of serving.
- Store in the fridge and enjoy within 2–3 days for the freshest texture.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, brush cake layers with strawberry syrup or jam.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: strawberry dream cake, strawberry layer cake, whipped cream cake, fresh berry cake