Description
Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake with Chantilly Mascarpone is a luscious dessert that perfectly captures the joys of summer. With fluffy vanilla cake layers, fresh strawberries, and a rich mascarpone frosting, every bite is a delightful experience. This cake not only looks stunning but also brings a burst of flavor that will impress your guests at any gathering. Whether it’s a festive celebration or a cozy weeknight treat, this elegant dessert is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with milk until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting with whipped mascarpone cream made by beating mascarpone cheese and heavy cream together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (102g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg