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Light and Fluffy Naked Strawberry Vanilla Cake

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A light and fluffy naked layer cake featuring moist vanilla sponge layers, fresh strawberries, and a lightly sweetened whipped cream frosting. Perfect for casual gatherings and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 2 cups (about 300 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Optional: sprinkle of sugar or splash of lemon juice on strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch (20 cm) cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and cakes spring back lightly to the touch.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  9. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste until soft peaks form. Do not overwhip.
  10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream on top, then scatter sliced strawberries evenly.
  11. Top with the second cake layer and apply a thin crumb coat of whipped cream all around the cake, leaving some cake edges visible for the naked look.
  12. Garnish the top with extra strawberries and optional mint leaves.
  13. Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld and frosting set.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for better batter texture. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy. Rotate pans halfway through baking for even cooking. Whip cream to soft peaks only to avoid turning it buttery. Chill cake layers completely before assembling to prevent frosting from melting.

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