Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake with Mascarpone, a beautifully layered dessert that combines fluffy vanilla sponge, fresh strawberries, and rich mascarpone cream. Perfect for birthdays or any celebration, this cake not only pleases the palate but also brings joy to every gathering. With its stunning appearance and balanced flavors, it’s a showstopper that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with mascarpone until smooth; frost cooled layers and top with sliced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg