Irresistible Romantic Vanilla Layer Cake with Fresh Strawberry Filling
This Romantic Vanilla Layer Cake with Fresh Strawberry Filling is a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tub whipped strawberry frosting
- Whole strawberries for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans by greasing with butter and dusting with flour.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla bean paste.
- Gradually alternate mixing in flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans, smoothing tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare filling: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water. Cook until thickened.
- Cool cake layers in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a platter, spreading a portion of the strawberry filling on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped strawberry frosting.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Buttermilk adds a slight tang and tenderness to the cake.
- Buttermilk adds a slight tang and tenderness to the cake.