Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 4 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 cups heavy whipping cream
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
– An additional few whole strawberries for decoration
Equipment Needed
– Two 9-inch round cake pans
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Parchment paper
– Cake stand or serving platter
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive right in! First up, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy, which takes about 3-4 minutes. The smell of the sugar and butter mixing is just heavenly! Then, add in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, and mix until everything is combined. Next, alternate adding the buttermilk and the dry ingredients—flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt—until you have a smooth batter. This process is so satisfying as it transforms into a thick, luscious mixture! (See the next page below to continue steps…)
