Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread half the whipped cream and top with strawberries. Add the second cake layer and repeat with remaining cream and strawberries.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
- Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream.
- For extra sweetness, toss strawberries with 1 tbsp sugar before assembling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian