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Berry Burst Cream Dream

A delightful layered cake featuring strawberry and lemon flavors, topped with white chocolate cream cheese frosting and berry compote.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 pieces
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Cake Layer

  • 3 pieces Eggs They provide structure, moisture, and help the cake rise.
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the batter beautifully and contributes to that lovely golden crust.
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil Adds moisture and keeps the cake tender.
  • 1 cup Milk A classic ingredient that helps bind everything together.
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, pureed The star of the show! Freshness reigns supreme here.
  • 2 cups Flour Provides structure.
  • 1 packet Baking Powder The leavening agent that gives the cake its height.
  • 1 packet Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor profile incredibly well.

Lemon Cake Layer

  • 3 pieces Eggs Same role as before!
  • 1 cup Sugar Again with the sweetness!
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil For moisture, as always.
  • 1 cup Yogurt Adds a delightful tang and moisture while contributing to a tender crumb.
  • 2 cups Flour More structure.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Packs a flavor punch that resonates throughout the cake.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the lemon square layers.

Syrup

  • 0.5 cup Water A base for the syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar To sweeten the syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Enhances the zesty flavor and keeps things lively.

White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 200 grams White Chocolate, melted and cooled Sweet creaminess for the frosting body.
  • 300 grams Cream Cheese Provides richness and tanginess.
  • 200 ml Cold Cream Lightens the frosting and makes it dreamy.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar To sweeten smoothly.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor richness.

Strawberry Cream

  • 200 ml Cream For luxurious creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Strawberry Puree To infuse that strawberry goodness!
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar For just a touch of sweetness.

Lemon Curd

  • 2 pieces Egg Yolks Rich and delicious richness.
  • 0.5 cup Sugar Sweetens the curd to perfection.
  • 0.25 cup Lemon Juice Tartness central.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest More zesty goodness.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness.

Berry Compote

  • 1 cup Mixed Berries The berry medley to create that fabulous sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Balances the tartness of the berries.
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch, mixed with water Helps to thicken the compote.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In one bowl, combine the ingredients for the strawberry cake. Start by whisking your eggs, then add sugar, and mix in the oil, milk, and strawberry puree until well combined. Gently fold in the flour with baking powder and vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, repeat the process for the lemon cake layer, mixing the eggs, sugar, oil, and yogurt until creamy, then adding the flour along with lemon zest and juice.

Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 340°F (170°C). Grease and flour your cake pans. Pour the batters into their respective pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Making the Syrup

  • In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and set aside to cool.

Making the Lemon Curd

  • In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, mix the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring continuously until thickened (about 10-15 minutes). Add butter and mix until creamy.

Preparing the Berry Compote

  • In a saucepan, combine mixed berries and sugar on medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the berries start breaking down (about 5-7 minutes). Add the cornstarch-water mixture and stir until thickened.

Cream Preparation

  • For the white chocolate cream cheese frosting, whip the cold cream until soft peaks form and then beat together the cream cheese and melted white chocolate. Gently fold the whipped cream into this mixture with powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • For the strawberry cream, whip the cream with strawberry puree and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.

Layering the Cake

  • Once cooled, layer the cakes starting with the strawberry layer. Soak it with syrup, then add white chocolate cream cheese frosting, drizzle lemon curd, and layer with the lemon cake. Add berry compote and top with strawberry cream followed by more frosting.

Decoration and Chilling

  • Garnish with fresh fruits, lemon slices, and chocolate shavings. Chill the cake in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours or preferably overnight.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better batter consistency. Keep an eye on baking times, and do not rush the cooling process before layering.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Keyword Berry Burst Cream Dream, Dessert Recipe, Family Gathering, Layered Cake, Strawberry Lemon Cake
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