Description
Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake with Chantilly Mascarpone is a delightful indulgence that features fluffy vanilla sponge layers filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a rich mascarpone cream. This cake not only captivates the eye with its vibrant colors but also brings back sweet memories of childhood celebrations. Perfect for birthdays or a cozy Sunday treat, each slice promises an explosion of flavor and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the Chantilly Mascarpone, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Mix mascarpone with powdered sugar, then fold in whipped cream.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with strawberries and Chantilly mascarpone.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg