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strawberry cream cake

Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
Louisville, KY

This cake may seem like a lot of work but it is such a nice summer desserts and it comes out so pretty.

yield 12 servings
method Bake

Ingredients For strawberry cream cake

  • 6
    eggs, seperated
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar, divided
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 c
    sliced fresh strawberries
  • 2 c
    whole fresh strawberries

How To Make strawberry cream cake

  • 1
    Place egg whites in a large mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • 2
    In another mixing bow, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beat until thick and lemon colored. Beat in the lemon juice, oil and water.
  • 3
    combine flour and salt; add to yolk mixture.
  • 4
    Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form.
  • 5
    Fold a fourth of the egg whites into the batter, then fold in remaining whites. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10" tube pan; smooth the top.
  • 6
    Bake at 325* for 35-40 minutes or until cake springs when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely.
  • 7
    In a large mixing bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
  • 8
    Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan; remove cake. Split into 3 horizontal layers.
  • 9
    Place one layer on a serving plate; top with some of the whipped topping and slice strawberries. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer; spread remaining whipped cream over top and sides of cake. Arrange remaining sliced berries on sides pf cake. Cut whole berries in half; arrange on cake top. Store in the refrigerator.

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