Description
This delicious Strawberry Seismic Cake features layers of soft cake interspersed with a warm berry mix and whipped cream, perfect for impressing guests with a fresh fruit treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen strawberries blended)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the strawberry mix)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries for top
- Strawberry sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined. Fold in the strawberry puree.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Assembly: Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread a thin layer of whipped cream. Add some cooled strawberry mix and sliced strawberries. Repeat with the next layer. Put the top layer on and cover the cake with the rest of the whipped cream. Add fresh strawberries and drizzle strawberry sauce if you like.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for a light cake. Do not over mix the batter. Cool the cake well before adding the cream to keep it firm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American