Delicious Fresh Strawberry Layer Cake Recipe

Indulge in the juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries with this delightful layer cake. The moist cake layers are filled with a creamy strawberry filling and frosted with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool before removing them from the pans.
8. In a bowl, mash half of the strawberries to release their juices.
9. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
10. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
11. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
12. To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture on top.
13. Add a layer of sliced strawberries and repeat with the remaining cake layers, cream cheese mixture, and strawberries.
14. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese mixture.
15. Decorate with fresh strawberries and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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