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Light Strawberry Sponge Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

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Indulge in this light strawberry sponge cake with whipped cream frosting. Fluffy, fresh, and the perfect homemade strawberry dessert!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Strawberry filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Whipped cream topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Baking the cake
  1. Preheat the oven and grease the cake pans.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Beat the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared pans and bake until golden.
  7. Let the cakes cool completely.
Assembling the cake
  1. Slice the cakes and layer with strawberries tossed in sugar and lemon juice.
  2. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Spread the whipped cream over the cake before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

This cake is perfect for summer gatherings and great for various occasions.