Description
Delectable Giant Strawberry Seismic Cake blends French pastry techniques with bold Californian flavor profiles. Sweet strawberry layers and silky cream create a dramatic dessert landscape that delights culinary adventurers with complex textures and rich sensations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon strawberry extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and meticulously coat a 10-inch round cake pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Whip butter and sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until achieving a cloud-like, airy consistency. Incorporate eggs individually, then fold in vibrant strawberry puree and fragrant strawberry extract until harmoniously blended.
- Separately, combine flour, baking powder, and salt through a whisking motion. Gently integrate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk, ensuring a smooth, lump-free batter. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, carefully leveling the surface.
- For the cheesecake component, thoroughly blend cream cheese and sugar until silky. Add eggs sequentially, thoroughly mixing after each inclusion. Introduce vanilla extract and strawberry puree, stirring until completely integrated.
- Delicately layer the cheesecake batter atop the strawberry cake base, spreading evenly to create a uniform surface.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean and the cheesecake layer appears firm and set. Allow initial cooling within the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete temperature reduction.
- Craft the strawberry glaze by combining chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a compact saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, thickened syrup. Permit slight cooling.
- Cascade the glossy strawberry glaze over the completely cooled cake. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to enhance flavor melding and structural integrity before serving.
Notes
- Select ultra-ripe strawberries for maximum flavor intensity and vibrant color in your cake layers.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to create smoother, more evenly incorporated batters.
- Use a springform pan for easier cake removal and more professional presentation of this complex dessert.
- Consider whisking cornstarch directly into strawberry puree before adding to prevent potential lumping in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70-77 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 141 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg