Strawberries and Cream Cake
A delightful cake layered with cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream (as needed for consistency)
Toppings
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and extracts.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients, then bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Make frosting, layer cakes with frosting and strawberries.
- Chill before serving to meld flavors.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers for freshness.