Vanilla sponge, strawberry buttercream, chocolate drip, and edible flower topping—ideal for festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vanilla Cake
01 - 2½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
05 - 2 cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
→ Strawberry Frosting
09 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
10 - 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
→ White Chocolate Drip
14 - ½ cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
15 - ¼ cup heavy cream
→ Decoration
16 - Assorted edible flowers (e.g., pansies, violets, marigolds)
17 - Fresh strawberries, halved (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3–4 minutes using an electric mixer.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing each well. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Alternately add flour mixture and milk to creamed butter, starting and finishing with flour. Mix until just blended.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans. Smooth surfaces. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
08 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Continue beating until fluffy and smooth. If frosting is too soft, chill briefly.
09 - Combine white chocolate and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature before use.
10 - Set one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting evenly on top. Repeat with remaining layers and cover entire cake. Chill assembled cake for 20 minutes.
11 - Pour cooled white chocolate drip along cake's top edge, allowing it to run down sides. Smooth top lightly if needed.
12 - Arrange edible flowers and halved strawberries on top as desired.
