Strawberry Torte – An Elegant Layered Strawberry Dessert
Strawberry Torte is a light and elegant layered dessert featuring cake, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.Its delicate texture makes it ideal for warm-weather celebrations.Fresh strawberries provide natural sweetness and vibrant color.The dessert is both visually stunning and deliciously refreshing.Perfect for birthdays, brunches, holidays, and family gatherings.Every slice offers a beautiful balance of fruit, cream, and cake.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
For the Filling and Topping
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Whole fresh strawberries
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until combined.Pour batter into the prepared pan
Bake
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.Cool completely before slicing.
Prepare the Strawberries
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar.Let stand for 15 minutes to release juices.
Make the Whipped Cream
- Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.Add powdered sugar and vanilla.Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Torte
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers.Spread whipped cream over the bottom layer.Add a generous layer of strawberries.Place the second cake layer on top.Frost the top with remaining whipped cream.Decorate with strawberries and mint leaves.
Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavour.
- Chill the mixing bowl before whipping cream.
- Cool the cake completely before assembly.
- Homemade whipped cream offers the freshest taste.
- Refrigeration helps stabilize the layers.
- The cake can be baked a day ahead.
- Fresh berries should be added shortly before serving.
- Store leftovers refrigerated.