This strawberry whipped cream cake is made with a light and airy genoise sponge layered with stabilized whipped cream and fresh strawberries. It’s soft, fresh, and perfectly balanced — ideal for spring and summer celebrations.
200grams(7oz)Fresh strawberrieschopped for filling and whole for decoration
4tbspSimple syrup / sugar syrupBoil 2 tbsp sugar with ¼ cup water.
Instructions
Make the Genoise Sponge
Preheat the oven to 350°F / 177°C. Line the bottom of one 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
Eggs and Sugar - In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the eggs, gradually adding sugar during the first 2 minutes. Continue whipping on high for 4–5 minutes until ribbon stage. Reduce the speed to low and whip for 2 minutes more.
4 large Eggs, 150 grams Granulated sugar
Cut and Fold - Fold in the sifted cake flour in three additions using a cut-and-fold method. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla. Fold gently just until combined.
Bake - Pour into the prepared pan and bake without opening the oven for the first 25 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.
Make the Stabilized Whipped Cream
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Add the cream cheese and whip just until stable. Don't over-whip
500 ml Heavy cream, 60 grams Powdered sugar, 118 grams Cream cheese, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Assemble
Slice the cooled cake into two layers. Lightly brush each layer with sugar syrup. (optional)
4 tbsp Simple syrup / sugar syrup
Spread whipped cream on the bottom layer. Add chopped strawberries. Add a thin layer of whipped cream over the strawberries, then place the top layer on.
200 grams Fresh strawberries
Frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream. Pipe cream along the top edge, press chopped strawberries around the bottom, and top with whole strawberries. Chill for at least 30–60 minutes before serving.
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