Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
– Whipped cream for topping
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch round cake pans
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer
– Rubber spatula
– Parchment paper
– Toothpick
– Serving platter
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 9-inch cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper. This ensures an easy release later! In a large bowl, I like to mix together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Then I add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the milk and vanilla extract, mixing everything until it’s well-blended. The aroma wafting through my kitchen at this stage is absolutely heavenly! (See the next page below to continue steps…)