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French Strawberry Cake

A delightful, fluffy cake layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling and Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Assembly
  1. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  2. Once the cake cools, slice it in half horizontally.
  3. Spread whipped cream on the bottom layer, add sliced strawberries, then place the top layer back on.
  4. Frost the top with remaining whipped cream and decorate with more strawberries.
  5. Chill before serving and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flair, serve with a dollop of whipped cream, mint leaves, and vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze slices for up to a month.