Description
Delight in a slice of nostalgia with this fluffy vanilla cake layered with fresh strawberry filling. Perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat, each bite offers a burst of flavor that transports you back to joyful moments. This easy-to-make cake not only looks stunning but also delivers a delightful balance of rich vanilla and juicy strawberries, making it the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the filling, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; let sit for about 10 minutes to macerate.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with strawberry filling in between each layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg