Italian Sponge Layer Cake W/Strawberries & Whipped Cream Recipe

Name: Italian Sponge Layer Cake W/Strawberries & Whipped Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large room temp egg yolks; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla or 2 teaspoons lemon extract; 1 cup cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 12 large room temp egg whites; 3 pints heavy whipping cream; 6 -8 tablespoons sugar (to taste); 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring; 3 (16 ounce) containerssliced frozen sweetened strawberries (thawed)

Servings: persons

12 large room temp egg yolks
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla or 2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 cup cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
12 large room temp egg whites
3 pints heavy whipping cream
6 -8 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
3 (16 ounce) containerssliced frozen sweetened strawberries (thawed)

1
In large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
2
Add sugar and continue beating until thoroughly mixed.
3
Add flavor.
4
Mix flour and baking powder together.
5
Fold into egg yolk mixture.
6
In separate large bowl,beat whites until they hold their peaks.
7
Gently fold into egg/flour mixture.
8
Pour into UNGREASED tube pan and bake 350* for 40 - 50 minutes.
9
Cake will raise above top of pan and be golden brown.
10
Insert neck of heavy long necked bottle into neck of tube and invert cake over bottle to hang upside down until cooled.
11
Slice into 3 layers
12
Add sugar and vanilla to whipping cream and whip till stiff (Do not overbeat) Spread between layers, top and around sides of cake.
13
Decorate top with fresh berries.
14
Use SERRATED knife in 'sawing' motion to slice, and pour thawed strawberries over individual slice.

2037

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large room temp egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla or 2 teaspoons lemon extract, 1 cup cake flour, and more.

Yes, Italian Sponge Layer Cake W/Strawberries & Whipped Cream 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.

Italian Sponge Layer Cake W/Strawberries & Whipped Cream

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