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Freshly baked strawberry layer cake adorned with strawberries and chocolate on a rustic table.
Alyssa

Strawberry Layer Cake

Delicious multi-layer cake with fresh strawberries and cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large eggs (room temp, divided)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (divided)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened at room temp)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries (1 1/2 lbs to blend and 1/2 lb to decorate)
  • chocolate chips (optional for decoration)

Method
 

  1. Grease and line the bottom of a 9x13" cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixer, whisk together 6 eggs and 1 cup sugar on high speed for 10 min.
  3. Sift in 1 cup all-purpose flour and gently fold until incorporated.
  4. Transfer to the lined baking pan and bake until golden, about 17-20 min.
  5. Let the baked cake cool to room temperature before removing the parchment paper.
  6. Blend strawberries to a chunky applesauce consistency.
  7. Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then add whipping cream.
  8. Layer the cake with strawberry puree and cream cheese frosting.
  9. Decorate with fresh strawberries and melted chocolate if desired.

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature for best results.