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Strawberries and Cream Cake

4/1/18

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Strawberries and Cream Cake has layers of white cake with strawberries and whipped cream for a totally heavenly spring and summer dessert recipe. It doesn’t get any more simple and perfect than this for a Memorial Day or 4th of July cake recipe to serve for those holidays or any summertime celebration, which is why it’s one of the best picnic desserts. And if you are making this cake for someone with celiac disease or a gluten allergy, check out this Gluten Free Strawberries and Cream Cake recipe.

Classic Strawberries and Cream Cake Recipe

Strawberry and Cream Cake

Strawberries and Cream Cake has always been a special cake recipe in my family, and the actual one you see in these photos is extra-special. My grandpa had just turned 85. This man truly loves this country.  One of my favorite memories of him is when he said the blessing at my wedding reception.

He gave the usual, “May God bring much joy and happiness to the bride and groom and may they have a long, wonderful life together, and bless the food we are about to eat, blah blah blah.”  It was nice and all, but the best part was at the end, he didn’t know how to wrap it up, so he just blurts out, “And God Bless America!”  Now anytime we say grace together as a family, that is usually how we end our prayer.

This was both his and my grandma’s favorite cake, and I have often made it for his birthday, since it falls in June, right during strawberry season.  I made it for grandma sometimes, too, but her birthday was in January – which is not prime time for berries everywhere, but I know on the East Coast we can usually find some Florida strawberries in January, which is the prime of their season.

Strawberry and Cream Cake - white cake with strawberry filling and whipped cream frosting

How Do You Make Strawberries and Cream Cake?

  • In the recipe below, you’ll see that I provide an easy from-scratch cake recipe, which is this delicious White on White Buttermilk Cake from Bakespace that I had also used for this Yankees Pinstripe Cake. It’s the basic creaming of butter and sugar, then alternately adding dry ingredients before pouring into pans and baking. But this one uses buttermilk which makes it tender and with a flavor that pairs perfectly with the richness of the whipped cream.
  • As a kid, I used just a white cake mix, which is totally fine too.
  • But always use fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
  • Toss the strawberries in a teaspoon or two of sugar and let them sit so the juices release.
  • Put the bowl that you’ll use for whipping the cream in the freezer for a few minutes and use very cold heavy cream to help it whip better. Try to whip it just before you are going to assemble the cake.
  • You can serve the cake right away, but I recommend making it a few hours in advance or the night before so that the cake gets super moist from absorbing some of the moisture from the whipped cream.
  • However, I wouldn’t recommend storing leftovers for more than a day or so. It tastes best when fairly fresh.

Not that you’ll have too many leftovers. I’ll tell you, I made two cakes, and at the end of the party, this is all that was left.

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So Happy Forever Birthdays Grandpa and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

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Strawberries and Cream Cake
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Cooling time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

Strawberries and Cream Cake has layers of white cake filled with strawberries and covered in fresh whipped cream for a heavenly, classic dessert.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 485 kcal
Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Ingredients
For the cake (you can also use your favorite 2- or 3-layer cake recipe or box cake mix):
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter at room rempaerature
  • 2 1/3 cups sugar
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
For the strawberry filling:
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or more, depending on how sweet your strawberries are)
For the whipped cream:
  • 1 pint heavy cream, well chilled
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To assemble the cake:
  • Optional whole or sliced strawberries for decorating the cake
Instructions
For the cake (you can also use your favorite 2- or 3-layer cake recipe or box cake mix):
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line three 9-inch round cake pans with parchment on the bottom and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set bowl aside.

  3. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.

  4. Add the egg whites and vanilla extract and beat on medium for about a minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl.

  5. Keep the mixer running on medium speed and add about a third of the flour mixture, beating until incorporated. Do the same with about half the buttermilk. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and repeat, ending with with the flour mixture.

  6. Divide the mixture evenly between the cake pans. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or lightly browned, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

  7. Cool in the pans on racks for about 10 minutes before removing the cakes from the pans to cool completely on the racks.

For the strawberry filling:
  1. Combine the strawberries and sugar in a small bowl, and set aside to allow the juices to release.
For the whipped cream:
  1. Place the bowl and whisk attachment for your stand mixer or a metal or glass bowl and beaters for your hand mixer in the fridge or freezer until they are cold.
  2. Add the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to the chilled bowl, and beat on medium-high to high speed until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat, or you will get butter.
To assemble the cake:
  1. Place 1 layer of the cake on a plate, and spread with about a half cup of the whipped cream. Layer on the sliced strawberries (about half, if you are doing a 3 layer cake, all if you are doing 2 layers.
  2. Spread about another half cup of whipped cream on top of the strawberries.
  3. Top with the second cake layer, and, if you are doing 3 layers, repeat with the berries and whipped cream.
  4. Top with the final cake layer, and spread the remaining whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake to cover completely.
  5. Garnish with the whole and/or sliced strawberries, as desired.
Recipe Notes

Buttermilk Cake Recipe from Bakespace

If you are making the cake in advance, store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts
Strawberries and Cream Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 /16th of the cake)
Calories 485 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Potassium 156mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Sugars 33g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 20.1%
Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 7.3%
Iron 1.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Renee says

    July 1, 2012 at 7:16 am

    What a pretty cake! And happy belated birthday to you grandpa too.

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 1, 2012 at 2:10 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. april says

    July 1, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Love it!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 1, 2012 at 2:12 pm

      I know! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Soni says

    July 1, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Classic combo strawberries and cream :)Love the beautiful looking cake and not surprised that it went fast 🙂

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 1, 2012 at 2:13 pm

      You have to love strawberries & cream. I am not surprised it went fast, but I was surprised it went THAT fast.

      Reply
  4. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    July 1, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Wow Brianne! This cake is gorgeous! I’m not surprised it was gone!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 1, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks! Just glad there was a little extra for grandpa to take home.

      Reply
  5. diabeticFoodie says

    July 1, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Yum! I love strawberries and cream. This reminds me of a cake my Grandma used to make.

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 1, 2012 at 4:07 pm

      I guess all grandmas love this combo.

      Reply
  6. Laura Hunter says

    July 1, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    In the UK we have a very popular cake called a Victoria Sponge Cake, which is similar to this. There is something about cake, cream and strawberries that was just meant to be together.

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 1, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      I totally agree with you. Sponge cake, angel food cake, white cake – they all are great with strawberries & cream. Even chocolate cake!

      Reply
  7. Chelsea says

    July 1, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    What a beautiful cake!!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 1, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    July 1, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    Your cake looks incredible! I love the layer of fruit in there.

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 1, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you! I love the pop of red in the white cake and whipped cream.

      Reply
  9. Laura @ Family Spice says

    July 1, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Strawberries and cake are as All-American as apple pie! Delish!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 1, 2012 at 9:30 pm

      I agree! I prefer Apple Pie as my All-American dessert for the fall. Summer is all about berries!

      Reply
  10. Amber says

    July 1, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Love this post! Exellent! Makes me want to be there right with you!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 1, 2012 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks! And we always welcome everyone, as long as you like to eat 🙂

      Reply
  11. Patti says

    July 2, 2012 at 11:27 am

    Love the story with this post. I’m sure that cakes is just moist and amazing!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 2, 2012 at 6:07 pm

      Thank you! Gotta love my grandpa!

      Reply
  12. Terrs says

    July 3, 2012 at 12:22 am

    I remember making a strawberry and creme cake when I worked at a cafe. It was beyond delicious! Your cake looks fantastic:-) I bet your Grandpa loved it:-) Hugs, Terra

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 3, 2012 at 3:15 pm

      Grandpa did enjoy it. And he had a pretty big piece 🙂

      Reply
  13. Cathy @ Noble Pig says

    July 3, 2012 at 10:08 am

    This cake has summer written all over it…wow! In fact it makes me feel like a little girl…my birthday is in August and I always had some type of cake like this!! Beautiful!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 3, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Strawberries just belong inside of a birthday cake!

      Reply
  14. Tara Noland says

    July 3, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Gorgeous cake!!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 3, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  15. Lynda Bay says

    July 4, 2012 at 3:19 am

    Love it! Sweet, fragrant and creamy! 🙂 Tasteful to look! 🙂

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 4, 2012 at 2:11 pm

      Thanks! It was all of those things 🙂

      Reply
  16. Hannah says

    July 4, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Hello!

    Nice looking cake, I was just wondering what kind of baking pan size you used?

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 4, 2012 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks. I used a 9 inch cake pan.

      Reply
  17. Callie says

    July 4, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Just pinned this – it looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 4, 2012 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks for pinning! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  18. Katherine Martinelli says

    July 4, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    This looks like it would instantly become my favorite cake. Such a cute story about your grandpa!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 4, 2012 at 2:47 pm

      Sometimes the simplest combination of flavors are the best. My grandpa has his moments 🙂

      Reply
  19. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    July 6, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Reply
  20. Sunithi says

    July 6, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    This looks lovely !!!!! Must come to you forcaoe decorating tips. Love the ribbon look!!! Yumm !!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 8, 2012 at 5:02 pm

      Hmm, guess the photos made it look like a ribbon, but it was just a messy, umm, I mean rustic spreading around of the frosting. But I am flattered!

      Reply
  21. Lois says

    July 6, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    That is a beautiful cake! Looks good too! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 8, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      Thanks a lot!

      Reply
  22. Skye says

    July 6, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    Oh my…this looks gorgeous and delicious! I love strawberries so I’m sure to be a fan of this cake!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 8, 2012 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you! Strawberries are the best!

      Reply
  23. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    July 7, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    That is a gorgeous cake!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 8, 2012 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  24. Stephanie @ It's not just about the recipe . . . . says

    July 13, 2012 at 11:17 am

    What a beautiful cake! Congratulations on being chosen as a personal favorite at the Weekend Potluck. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      July 13, 2012 at 10:26 pm

      Thank you so much! So exciting to be chosen!

      Reply

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