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Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake with Chantilly Mascarpone

Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake with Chantilly Mascarpone

Delight in this Strawberry Vanilla Layer Cake with Chantilly Mascarpone, a beautiful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • cake pans
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until smooth.
  5. Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the Chantilly Mascarpone, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Mix mascarpone with powdered sugar, then fold in whipped cream.
  7. Once cooled, layer cakes with strawberries and Chantilly mascarpone.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mg

Notes

This cake can be customized with different fruits or extracts for a unique twist. Allow the cake to rest before serving for optimal flavor development.

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