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
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