Strawberry Bliss Layer Cake
Experience summer with this Strawberry Bliss Layer Cake! A fluffy vanilla cake enhanced with cake mix offers a light texture, layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Each slice bursts with flavor, making it a perfect centerpiece for any gathering. The added cake mix makes this dessert even easier to prepare while ensuring a moist and delicious result that's sure to impress family and friends.
ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix and flour. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3.
Add the eggs one at a time and the vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- 4.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder and salt.
- 5.
Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 6.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7.
Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 8.
While the cakes cool, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- 9.
Once cool, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
- 10.
Place the first layer on a serving platter, spread with whipped cream, and top with strawberries. Repeat with remaining layers.
- 11.
Finish with a final layer of whipped cream and an artistic arrangement of strawberries on top.
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