Description
Experience the joy of homemade dessert with this Irresistible Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake with Mascarpone. With fluffy vanilla cake layers, luscious mascarpone frosting, and fresh strawberries, this cake is perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat any day. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress family and friends. Dive into a flavor-packed experience that’s both delightful and delicious!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (fresh)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (high-quality)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar in another bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting with whipped mascarpone mixed with heavy cream and powdered sugar. Layer cakes with sliced strawberries in between.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg