Description
A soft and fluffy strawberry cake layered with fresh strawberry flavor and finished with a rich, silky mascarpone buttercream. This elegant dessert is perfect for birthdays, spring celebrations, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup fresh strawberry puree (reduced)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
8 oz mascarpone cheese, cold
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Pinch of salt
Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in vanilla.
5. Stir in strawberry puree, milk, and sour cream until combined.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just incorporated.
7. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool cakes completely before frosting.
9. For the buttercream, beat butter until creamy, then add mascarpone and mix gently until smooth.
10. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat until light and fluffy.
11. Frost and layer the cake, then decorate with fresh strawberries. Chill 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Reduce strawberry puree on the stovetop for concentrated flavor before measuring.
Keep mascarpone cold before mixing to prevent a runny frosting.
Store cake refrigerated due to mascarpone; bring to room temperature before serving.
For extra flavor, brush cake layers lightly with strawberry syrup before frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cake with Mascarpone Buttercream, strawberry layer cake, mascarpone frosting, fresh strawberry cake, celebration cake