Indulge in the Southern Triple Decker Strawberry Cake, a masterpiece that combines three layers of fluffy, moist cake, luscious strawberry filling, and creamy, dreamy frosting. Each bite is a symphony of flavors and textures, taking you on a culinary journey to the heart of the American South. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this cake is sure to be the star of any celebration or gathering. In addition to the classic strawberry cake, this article also offers variations to tantalize your taste buds, including a chocolate-dipped strawberry cake and a gluten-free strawberry cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delightful dessert. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a baking adventure that will leave you craving for more.
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TRIPLE-LAYER STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH FRESH STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Perfect for any occasion, this Southern-style triple-layer strawberry cake (made from scratch!) is a moist, amazingly delicious cake with a fresh, bright strawberry buttercream frosting.
Provided by Renee
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine fresh strawberries and two tablespoons of sugar in a blender. Pulse until strawberries are reduced to a pulp. DO NOT blend until smooth. (You will use ½ cup of the puree for the cake. Reserve the remaining puree to use in the frosting.) Set aside and allow to macerate further while you perform next few steps.
- Preheat oven to 350°F | 175°C. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whip eggs whites until they form medium peaks. Set aside.
- Combine sifted flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- Whisk together milk, strawberry puree, lemon zest, and vanilla. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, sugar, dry strawberry Jell-O®, and salt. Beat in eggs yolks one at a time.
- Stir flour mixture into batter alternately with strawberry-milk mixture.
- Gently fold in whipped egg whites.
- Pour batter evenly into the three prepared cake pans. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick or skewer comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in their pans over wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Carefully tap out onto wire rack to cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer, beat butter on medium-high until light and fluffy.
- With mixer on low, add powdered sugar to the whipped butter alternately with ⅓ cup pureed strawberries. Combine thoroughly into a soft, creamy mixture that will hold its shape. Cool in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, or until it has firmed up slightly.
- Spread the top of the bottom layer of cake with frosting. Add the middle layer and refrigerate again until the frosting has firmed up a bit. Add the top layer and frost sides and top of cake. For a cleaner frosting, apply a crumb coat first to keep the crumbs out of your final frosting. If you are spreading the frosting on thick, you may want to refrigerate the cake after you apply the frosting between each layer until the frosting has firmed just a bit; about 10-15 minutes for each layer. (If you are frosting it thin, you probably won't need to do this.)
- Decorate with fresh strawberries if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 325 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 66 g, Calories 610 kcal
TRIPLE-LAYER STRAWBERRY CAKE
This is so good any time of year!
Provided by FireStarter77
Categories Strawberry Cake
Time 2h40m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray three 9-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix cake mix, gelatin, eggs, oil, sugar, strawberries, milk, and flour for cake together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl, and increase mixer speed to medium; beat for 3 minutes. Pour cake batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 23 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on a rack for about 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely in the refrigerator.
- Meanwhile, make frosting. Beat butter in a large bowl at medium speed until it's pale yellow and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and strawberries and beat at low speed until well combined and creamy. Set in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes to firm it up slightly (you just don't want it to be runny).
- Spread one of the layers of cake with frosting then refrigerate. Frost the second layer and refrigerate until the frosting on both layers has firmed up a bit. Assemble all the layers and frost the top and sides. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.3 calories, Carbohydrate 103.6 g, Cholesterol 88.7 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 93.1 g
TRIPLE DECKER STRAWBERRY CAKE
This came in my March issue of Southern Living. I immediately saw it and felt the need to post. My family loves anything Strawberry and this is amazingly easy and oh so delicious. I hope you all enjoy it too!! I doubled the amount of frosting as they did in the magazine.
Provided by jb41848
Categories Dessert
Time 58m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Beat cake mix and next 7 ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute.
- Scrape down sides and beat at medium speed 2 minutes more, stopping to scrape sides if needed.
- Strawberries should be well blended into batter.
- Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9 inch round pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 23 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed.
- Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.
- Remove from pans, cool completely on wire racks.
- Spread Strawberry Buttercream Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
- Garnish if desired.
- Strawberry Buttercream Frosting: Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer for 20 seconds or until fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar and chopped strawberries, beating at low speed until creamy.
STRAWBERRY CAKE
Garnish fresh strawberries on top of this pretty and pink strawberry cake recipe. Using cake mix and a few other ingredients, this cake is easy to whip up in a flash! -Pam Anderson, Billings, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine dry cake mix, gelatin powder, water and oil. Beat on low speed 1 minute or until moistened; beat on medium 4 minutes. , In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites and mashed strawberries into cake batter. , Pour into three greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Spread whipped cream or frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If frosted with whipped cream, store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, juicy strawberries: The quality of your strawberries will greatly impact the flavor of your cake. Look for bright red, plump berries with a sweet aroma.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cakes are cooked through.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a serrated knife to cut the cakes: This will help to prevent the cakes from crumbling.
- Serve the cake immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days: The cake is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days if necessary.
Conclusion:
This Southern Triple-Decker Strawberry Cake is a stunning and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of moist cake, fresh strawberries, and creamy frosting is sure to please everyone. With just a little bit of effort, you can create a show-stopping cake that will be the star of the party. So, next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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