Vanilla Cake With Strawberry Cream Frosting Recipe

How to Make Vanilla Cake With Strawberry Cream Frosting

1. **Frosting:**
2. In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese and 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. Gradually beat in 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
4. Stir in 1/2 cup (120ml) strawberry jam.
5. In a medium bowl, beat 2 cups (475ml) heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
7. Cover the frosting and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to spread.
8. **Cake:**
9. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
10. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans with 2-inch high sides, or three 9-inch round cake pans with 2-inch high sides.
11. In a medium bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
12. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks, 225g) unsalted butter and 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
13. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
14. Stir in 1 cup (240ml) sour cream and beat for 30 seconds.
15. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing until just combined after each addition.
16. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
17. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
18. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
19. Once completely cooled, use a serrated knife to slice each cake layer horizontally in half.
20. **Assembly:** Place one cake layer, cut-side up, on a cake plate or serving stand.
21. Spread 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam over the cake layer, followed by 3/4 cup of frosting and 3/4 cup of thinly sliced fresh strawberries, arranged in a single layer.
22. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with a cake layer.
23. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining 2 cups of frosting.
24. Optionally, spread any remaining jam over the top and sides of the frosted cake.
25. Garnish with the remaining sliced strawberries and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.