A light and elegant four-layer gluten free sponge cake filled with macerated fresh strawberries and clouds of homemade whipped cream. This recipe balances a delicate crumb with the bright, juicy sweetness of seasonal berries for a sophisticated dessert that's naturally impressive.
Servings 10servings
Course Dessert
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flourgluten free
1teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonsalt
½cupunsalted butterat room temperature
1 ¾cupssugar
4egg whitesat room temperature
1teaspoonvanilla
⅔cupmilk
⅔cupplain Greek yoghurt
Strawberry Filling Ingredients
2cupsfresh strawberriessliced
2teaspoonssugaror more depending on sweetness of strawberries
Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture, milk, and yogurt - Beat until combined.
2/3 cup milk, 2/3 cup plain Greek yoghurt
Divide batter between the prepared pans
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until lightly golden and toothpick comes out clean. Recommended to cool pans on racks for about ten minutes, then remove cakes from pans and cool completely.
For the strawberry filling:
Combine the strawberries and sugar in a small bowl, and set aside to allow the juices to release.
2 cups fresh strawberries, 2 teaspoons sugar
For the whipped cream:
Place the bowl and whisk attachment for your stand mixer or a metal or glass bowl and beaters for your hand mixer in the fridge or freezer until they are cold.
Add the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to the chilled bowl.
1 pint heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Beat on medium-high to high speed until soft peaks form. Do not overbeat.
Time to Assemble!
Slice cooled cake layers in half to create 4 thinner cake layers
Place one layer of the cake on a plate, and spread with about a half cup of the whipped cream.
Layer on about half of the sliced strawberries
Spread about another half cup of whipped cream on top of the strawberries.
Top with the second cake layer.
Repeat strawberry and whipped cream steps until you've reached the final cake layer.
Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake to cover completely.
Garnish with the whole and/or sliced strawberries, as desired.
Nutrition Details
Calories -553.27kcal
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Swap out for any fruits or fillings of choice and make this the flavour of your dreams!