This white cake with strawberry filling is layered with moist white cake layers, a fresh strawberry filling, and smooth vanilla buttercream, for a wonderful fresh dessert! Show
🍰A cake for any occasionThis white cake with strawberry filling is perfect for spring, summer, Valentine's Day...really, any occasion! Frozen strawberries can be used for the filling, so it can be made in any season. While this cake has a few steps to it, it can be made over several days to make it easier. The cake layers can be baked and frozen until needed, and the strawberry filling can be made and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. If you like strawberry desserts, try strawberry shortcake, strawberry crepe cake, or homemade strawberry ice cream! 🥘IngredientsWhite cake ingredientsIngredient notes
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🔪InstructionsWhite cake layersThis cake can be made in either 8" or 9" cake pans. This recipe was made using 8" pans, so if you use 9", the cakes probably will be done a bit quicker. Start checking for cake doneness at 30 minutes. To make the cake, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add oil vanilla extract, and combine. Measure out milk in a liquid measuring cup. Add egg whites and whisk to combine. Alternate adding milk mixture and dry ingredients into the cake batter, starting and ending with the milk mixture. Mix until just combined after each addition. Divide cake batter evenly between pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 350°(180°C). Let cakes cool in their pans for 5 minutes, and then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack, to cool completely. Strawberry fillingIn a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water and cornstarch. Stir occasionally until mixture thickens and is smooth. Add sugar and strawberries and stir well. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the strawberries soften, about 3 minutes. Mash the berries with a potato masher or a fork. You want the berries to be partly mashed up. If you like a smooth filling, you can puree after the filling has cooled. Continue cooking and stirring until the filling thickens, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and salt and stir to combine. Let filling cool at room temperature, and then store in the refrigerator until it cools. Vanilla buttercream frostingBeat butter in a large bowl until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla extract and heavy whipping cream until the buttercream is smooth. AssemblyCut domes off the cake layers, if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Pipe a ridge around the top of the cake with buttercream frosting, to keep the strawberry filling from oozing out of the cake. I used an Ateco 808 piping tip. Spoon half of the strawberry filling on top of the cake, within the buttercream border. Place the second cake layer on top, and frost the whole cake with buttercream, reserving a cup for decoration. Pipe a border around the top of cake. I used an Ateco 847 piping tip. Fill the top of cake with remaining strawberry sauce. For more step by step photos, see the web story for this white cake with strawberry filling recipe! ✔️Expert Tips
💭FAQsCan I make this ahead? The cake layers can be made ahead. Freeze them for up to 3 months and thaw overnight at room temperature. What is the difference between a white cake and a vanilla cake? A white cake uses egg whites only, to keep the cake from turning a yellow colour. If vanilla extract is being used, it should be clear. What flavour is a white cake? A white cake is actually vanilla cake. The white part of it means that it is not as yellow as a vanilla cake. Egg whites and clear vanilla extract is used to keep it as white as possible.
Let's Bake Together!Step-by-step instructions are all written in my recipe below. If you liked it, please rate me 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! If you tried this recipe, be sure to tag me on Instagram. You can also find me on Facebook and Pinterest. 📋 RecipeThis white cake with strawberry filling is layered with moist white cake layers, a fresh strawberry filling, and smooth vanilla buttercream, for a wonderful fresh dessert! Prep Time 40 mins Cook Time 50 mins Course Dessert Cuisine North American Servings 14 servings Calories 727 kcal
White cake layers
Strawberry filling
Vanilla buttercream
White cake layers
Strawberry Filling
Vanilla buttercream
Assembly
Serving: 14gCalories: 727kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 5gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 2gSugar: 70gVitamin A: 888IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 1mg Can you frost cake with whipped cream?If you are looking for a super simple frosting that lets the cake shine, whipped cream is the way to go. Unlike a buttercream, which is rich to a fault (it's called buttercream, after all), whipped cream is relatively light and delightfully fluffy. Not to mention, its ingredient list and method are as simple as can be.
Can I layer cake with whipped cream?Pile the whipped cream into the center of the cake layer. Gently place the second cake layer, top-side-down on the whipped cream and press down slightly. This will spread the cream out to the edges and help make sure the top layer is level.
Can you put fresh strawberries between cake layers?Lots of other recipes also have chopped strawberries in the batter, but I opted for thinly sliced fresh strawberries in between the cake layers for even more bright strawberry flavor. You don't need to use any food coloring, but I found that using just a bit of pink gel food coloring helps bring out the color.
Does a cake with fresh strawberries need to be refrigerated?Yes! Definitely refrigerate the fresh strawberry cake after it's iced to help keep the whipped cream icing's integrity. The heat will melt and break the whipped cream if it's kept out for too long, and plus, since it is cream, it is best to keep it refrigerated.
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