Description
Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling is a delightful dessert that perfectly marries a fluffy vanilla sponge with sweet, fresh strawberry layers. Ideal for celebrations or casual gatherings, this cake not only looks stunning but also delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, it’s bound to be the star of any dessert table. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this cake will impress your guests and have them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the filling, combine strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Once cakes cool completely, layer them with half of the strawberry filling in between; frost the top and sides as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg