Ingredients
Method
Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Cake
- Place one layer of the cooled cake on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of frosting over the top of the first cake layer.
- Top with a layer of sliced strawberries.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Garnish the top with additional sliced strawberries.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, chill the cake for an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. You can also add a drizzle of chocolate syrup for extra indulgence.