Strawberry Filling Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Introduction
Are you looking for a delicious dessert that will impress your friends and family? Look no further than a strawberry filling cake with cream cheese frosting! This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or just a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the milk and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Once the cakes are cool, spread the strawberry jam on top of one of the cakes.
10. Place the other cake on top of the jam-covered cake to create a sandwich.
11. To make the frosting, use an electric mixer to beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
12. Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
13. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the cream cheese frosting.
14. Serve and enjoy!
Variations
If you want to mix things up a bit, here are a few variations on this recipe:
- Replace the strawberry jam with raspberry, blueberry, or blackberry jam for a different fruit flavor.
- Add fresh strawberries to the cake batter for an extra burst of strawberry flavor.
- Top the cake with fresh strawberries or other berries for a beautiful and delicious presentation.
Conclusion
A strawberry filling cake with cream cheese frosting is a decadent and delicious dessert that is sure to impress. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just as a treat for yourself, this recipe is easy to follow and produces a beautiful and tasty cake. With a few variations, you can make this recipe your own and create a unique dessert that your friends and family will love.