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Martha Stewarts Strawberry Layer Cake Recipe

Martha Stewarts Strawberry Layer Cake Recipe

Martha Stewart is famous for great baking. Her Martha Stewarts Strawberry Layer Cake Recipe is a true classic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Two Round Cake Pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 1 ½ tsp BAKING POWDER
  • ½ cup UNSALTED BUTTER
  • 1 cup GRANULATED SUGAR
  • 1 large EGG
  • ½ cup WHOLE MILK
  • 1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
  • 1 lb FRESH STRAWBERRIES

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees now. Grease two round pans with a little butter. Line the bottoms with round parchment paper pieces.
  • Whisk the flour and baking powder together. Do this in a medium bowl very gently. Set this dry mixture aside for a moment.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl. Use your mixer on a medium speed setting. The mix should look pale and very fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time now. Mix well after you drop each egg in. This creates a very smooth and even batter.
  • Add the flour mix and milk in turns. Start with flour and end with flour too. Do not overmix the batter at this stage.
  • Fold in the sliced strawberries using a spatula. Be very gentle so they do not crush. Pour the batter evenly into your two pans.
  • Bake the cakes for about thirty minutes total. A toothpick should come out clean and dry. Let them cool in the pans for a bit.
  • Remove the cakes and place on a rack. Let them cool completely before you add frosting. This prevents the cream from melting away fast.

Notes

  • Use fresh berries instead of frozen ones for texture.
  • Measure your flour with a spoon and level tool.
  • Make sure your butter is soft but not melted.
  • Do not open the oven door during the baking.
  • Let the cake cool fully before you start frosting.
  • Slice strawberries into thin even pieces for the middle.
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