Fresh Strawberry Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Fresh Strawberry Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 6 egg whites; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 cups cake flour sifted; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 1/4 cups nonfat sour cream or reduced-fat, divided; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 cups strawberries sliced; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

6 egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 cups cake flour sifted
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/4 cups nonfat sour cream or reduced-fat, divided
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups strawberries sliced
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons lemon juice

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1. Coat two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
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2. In a clean, dry large bowl, using an electric mixer, whip egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar and beat until whites are stiff.
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3. In another large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla, 3/4 cup of sour cream, oil and 1/4 cup of water. Stir until well-blended and smooth. Fold in egg whites.
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4. Divide batter between cake pans and smooth it evenly. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until cakes spring back when lightly touched in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in pans.
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Carefully put layers on a wire rack and cool completely.
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5. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread remaining 1/2 cup sour cream over surface. Arrange sliced strawberries over sour cream, reserving most attractive pieces for the top. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar over strawberries. Place second cake layer on top. Decorate top with remaining sliced strawberries.
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6. Make glaze by combining 1 cup confectioners' sugar with lemon juice and then adding drops of water until it reaches a consistency that is still quite thick but can be drizzled. Drizzle glaze over top of cake.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 egg whites, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 2 cups cake flour sifted, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Fresh Strawberry Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fresh Strawberry Layer Cake

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