Strawberry Cream Layer Cake with White Chocolate Drip
A deceptively easy-to-make layered cake featuring soft vanilla layers, fluffy strawberry whipped cream, a tangy strawberry filling, and a glossy white chocolate drip.
Ingredients
Cake Layers
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted, to avoid clumps.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature.
- 4 large eggs Room temperature.
- 1 cup milk Room temperature.
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
White Chocolate Mousse
- 8 oz white chocolate Melted.
- 2 cups heavy cream Chilled.
Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries Mashed, can use frozen.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
Instructions
Baking the Cake Layers
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the White Chocolate Mousse
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in short bursts until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the melted white chocolate into the whipped cream until fully combined.
Preparing the Strawberry Filling
- In a bowl, mash the strawberries and mix in sugar and lemon juice.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assembling the Cake
- If needed, freeze cake layers for 20 minutes before assembling.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and pipe a dam of white chocolate mousse around the edge.
- Spread a layer of strawberry filling within the dam and top with more mousse.
- Add the second cake layer and repeat the process.
- Top with white chocolate mousse and drizzle with melted white chocolate for the drip.
Notes
Chill mixing bowls and beaters for whipped cream. Use real white chocolate for smooth melting. Allow the cake to chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.