Description
Culinary excitement erupts with Strawberry Seismic Cake, a dessert that shakes up traditional baking expectations. Rich layers of fruity intensity and creamy textures collide, creating a delectable experience that will captivate dessert enthusiasts from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Fruit and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) strawberry puree
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare cake foundations by heating oven to 350F. Thoroughly coat two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour.
- Create cake mixture by whisking dry ingredients separately. Cream butter and sugar until airy, then incorporate eggs individually. Blend strawberry puree and vanilla extract into creamy base.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk into batter, ensuring smooth incorporation. Gently fold ingredients to maintain delicate texture.
- Distribute batter evenly across prepared pans, smoothing surfaces for uniform baking. Bake for 25-30 minutes until toothpick emerges clean.
- Cool cake layers completely on wire racks, allowing them to reach room temperature.
- Craft strawberry frosting by whipping butter until silky. Gradually integrate powdered sugar, strawberry puree, heavy cream, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Develop strawberry sauce by simmering chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and berries break down, then cool.
- Construct cake by layering frosting between cake rounds. Cover entire cake with remaining strawberry frosting.
- Finish by drizzling cooled strawberry sauce over cake. Decorate with fresh strawberries and delicate whipped cream dollops.
Notes
- Boost strawberry flavor by using premium, ripe strawberries at peak ripeness for maximum natural sweetness and intense fruity notes.
- Prevent cake from becoming dense by carefully folding dry ingredients and avoiding overmixing, which can develop tough gluten strands.
- Enhance moisture by adding a light simple syrup brush on cake layers before frosting, creating a more tender and succulent texture.
- Adapt for gluten-free diets by substituting all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend, ensuring similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg