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Summer Birthday Cake

A light and refreshing cake perfect for summer celebrations, layered with fresh fruits and whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup kiwi sliced

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
  2. Place one cake layer on a cake stand. Spread a layer of whipped cream frosting on top.
  3. Add a layer of sliced strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi.
  4. Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
  5. Decorate the top with additional fruits as desired.
  6. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is best served chilled and can be customized with your favorite summer fruits.

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