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Strawberry Ombre Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

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An impressive multi-layered cake with a beautiful gradient of pink hues and a light whipped cream frosting, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
  • Red food coloring (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or crumbles (optional)
  • Fresh strawberries (for decoration)
  • Red edible pearls or sprinkles (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients, gradually adding the dry ingredients to the bowl, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  5. Incorporate the pureed strawberries into the batter, and add red food coloring if desired.
  6. Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  7. Make the frosting by beating the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. Create the ombre frosting by dividing it into three bowls, adding freeze-dried strawberry powder to one for a light pink hue.
  9. Assemble the cake by layering the cooled cake and frosting, starting with plain frosting and using ombre effects for decoration.
  10. Decorate with white chocolate, fresh strawberries, and edible pearls or sprinkles.

Notes

For consistent cake layers, consider weighing the batter or using an ice cream scoop. Prepare the cake layers in advance and freeze for later use.

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