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Vanilla Bean Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Vanilla Bean Cake with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

This fluffy vanilla bean layer cake with fresh strawberry cream cheese frosting is the perfect Valentine's Day dessert for two!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling and Frosting Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • 6x2 inch cake pans
  • Food processor or blender
  • Offset frosting spatula

Ingredients
  

Vanilla Bean Layer Cake

  • 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour can also use cake flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg whites room temperature
  • 3 teaspoon Rodelle vanilla bean paste
  • ½ cup sour cream full fat, room temperature
  • ½ cup milk whole milk, room temperature

Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese full fat, room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup pureed fresh strawberries from about 15 medium sized strawberries

Instructions
 

For the Vanilla Bean Layer Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease three 6x2 inch cake pans and line with parchment paper rounds. Grease the top of the parchment paper using cooking spray and set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Cream the butter for about 1 minute on high until light and fluffy.
  • Add the sugar and beat on high for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add the egg whites and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined, then beat in the sour cream.
  • Slowly pour in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour in the milk and mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the cake pans. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cakes are baked through.
  • Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack in the pans completely before frosting.

To Make the Fresh Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Clean the strawberries and cut them in half. Blend until a puree is formed, leaving some chunks.
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter on high until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in 2 cups of the powdered sugar, one at a time. Add the strawberry puree and mix until well combined.
  • Continue adding powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • Spread the frosting onto your cooled cakes with an offset frosting spatula.
  • Store cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Notes

For High Altitude Baking: Increase baking temp to 365°F, adjust baking time, and modify ingredient amounts as specified.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Cakes, Strawberry Frosting, Valentine's Day, Vanilla Bean Cake
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