Spring Cakes Strawberries Cream (Printable)

Soft sponge, whipped cream, and sweet strawberries bring a fresh, elegant touch to your spring celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sponge Cake

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 1/4 cup whole milk
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Filling & Topping

09 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
10 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
13 - Edible flowers or mint leaves, for decoration (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with whole milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
06 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
07 - Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack. Let cool completely.
08 - Combine cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a clean mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
09 - Once completely cool, use a serrated knife to level cake tops if needed for even layers.
10 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half the whipped cream over the surface, then top with half the sliced strawberries.
11 - Set the second cake layer atop the first. Spread remaining whipped cream and arrange remaining strawberries attractively on top.
12 - Garnish with edible flowers or mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The clouds of whipped cream and fresh strawberries make each bite feel like spring in dessert form—one of my little secrets when guests rave about it.
  • I love that it's pretty enough for celebrations but forgiving enough for a casual afternoon with friends.
02 -
  • I once forgot to completely cool my cakes and watched my cream filling slide out the sides like a landslide—it pays to be patient.
  • Switching to a serrated knife for trimming the domes makes the process much neater and keeps the cake from tearing.
03 -
  • Lining pans with parchment makes for the smoothest release, even if you’re in a hurry.
  • Brush layers with a bit of strawberry syrup or liqueur for a flavor twist that wows every time.
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