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Strawberry Cream Cake


This is a really scrumptious Strawberry Cream Cake. I had baked the cake a day earlier and continued working on the strawberries and cream filling the next morning. This was my son’s birthday cake. He loved the light texture of the cake and the strawberries with the freshly whipped cream!



Anyway, I thought the cake would be a bit too thick for my liking if I were to stick to the recipe’s 3 layers instructions. So, you may notice that was the reason why I opted for 4 layers instead. The downside, if any, is that you will have to use extra strawberries to layer the cake. :-) Try it, this recipe is really good and it’s definitely a keeper.


Recipe adapted from Williams-Sonoma TASTE Magazine, "Layers of Delight", by Emily Luchetti (Spring 2002)

Strawberry Cream Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake
1 ¼ Cups (175g) All-Purpose Flour
2 ½ tsp (10g) Baking Powder
1/8 tsp Sea Salt
5 Large Eggs, separated
1 ¼ Cups Granulated Sugar (I used 1 Cup (210g))
5 Tbsp Boiling Water
1 ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Grated zest of 2 Lemons

For the Strawberry Cream Filling
2 Cups Fresh Strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
4 to 6 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
2 Cups Crème Fraiche
2/3 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Confectioners’ Sugar for dusting

Method

Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan with parchment paper.

To make the cake, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip together the egg yolks and sugar on high speed until thick; the mixture will be grainy. Reduce the speed to medium-low and add the boiling water. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Increase the speed to high and whip again until thick. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest. Reduce the speed to low and stir in the flour mixture.

In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites on medium-low speed until frothy. Increase the speed to medium-high and whip until thick and smooth; the mixture should not look dry. Fold half of the whites into the batter, and then fold in the remaining whites.

Gently spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the inside edge of the pan and remove the ring. Invert the cake and remove the base of the pan. Carefully peel off the parchment. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let cool completely. Using a serrated knife, cut the cake horizontally into 3 layers.
To make the filling, place the 2 cups strawberries in a bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and 2 Tbsp of the granulated sugar. Taste for sweetness; depending on the berries’ ripeness, you many need to add additional 1 to 2 Tbsp more sugar.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the crème fraiche, cream, vanilla and the remaining 2 Tbsp granulated sugar. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form and the cream hold its shape.

Place 1 cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Arrange 1/3 of the strawberries and their juices over the cake. Spread 1/3 of the cream over the berries. Repeat the layering process with the remaining 2 cake layers, berries and cream, ending with a layer cream.

Before serving, dust the top of the cake with confectioners’ sugar and garnish with additional berries. Cut the cake with a serrated knife.

Serves 8 to 10.

Comments

  1. A good strawberry shortcake is my favourite cake. This looks like a lighter, brighter version :) love it!

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  2. Hey Mel, thanks for the comment :D

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  3. simple and nice ! love the colour contrast !

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  4. Happy Belated Birthday to your son! That's a very beautiful and delicious looking cake.

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  5. Looks delicious! I love sponge cake with lots of layers =] Happy Birthday to your son! He's lucky to have a wonderful mother like you!

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  6. So pretty with the candles. Happy Friday!

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  7. Gorgeous food as always Angie.

    Happy Birthday to your son! What a lucky boy!
    My cousin <3s strawberry cakes, and her birthday is next month. I may have to use your recipe! :)

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  8. so pretty and tasty looking :)

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  9. Looks like spring is on it's way, how pretty! ~LeslieMichele

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  10. What a gorgeous and divine birthday cake. Love it! Happy birthday to your son.

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  11. Gorgeous cake, can't wait to try it. It reminds me of summer! :)

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  12. You could get creme fraiche in Vancouver? I don't think they are available in Ontario. What can I use as a substitute? Thanks.

    KY

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  13. @KY: Yes, creme fraiche is available at most grocers in Vancouver. I bought mine from Whole foods. Here is a link for creme fraiche substitution. Hope you will give the recipe a try.

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  14. @Swee San, @Von, @Joie De Vivre, @Jessica604, @M, @The Chef In My Head, @SashaIntheKitchen: Thanks for the comments and the birthday wishes :D

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  15. Just want to tell you that I made this cake last week, but I was not able to take a photo of it. I made it and went out and when i came back there were maybe 2 pieces left. My brother and his kids ate it all. We loved it!! By the way, I adore your blog, and I always come back for great recipes!!!

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  16. The cake looks lovely, I love your blog.
    How do you cut the layers to make them so perfect?

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  17. I am definitely trying out this recipe! Thanks. Awesome pictures!

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  18. This looks so yummy, bright and fresh. Such a perfect cake for early spring. I can't wait to give it a try! http://thetastysidetolife.blogspot.com/2011/02/champagne-tasting-trip-chateau-viewing.html

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  19. Question...how far ahead can I make the cream mixture?

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  20. @Ellen: It's best to prepare the cream mixture when you are ready to assemble the cake.

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  21. your cake looks really good but what is creme friache

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  22. I made this several times now, and love it!!!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/526006431451157578/

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