Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake with Chantilly Mascarpone
If you’re in search of a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer, look no further than this Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake with Chantilly Mascarpone. This beautiful cake features fluffy vanilla sponge layers, generously filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a luscious mascarpone cream. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply treating yourself after a long day, each slice is a celebration of flavor and nostalgia. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this showstopper in no time!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients alternating with whole milk until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes on a wire rack before layering with sliced strawberries and Chantilly mascarpone made by whipping heavy cream and folding it into mixed mascarpone and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg