Christmas Cake - Strawberry Sponge Cake

And the countdown to Christmas begins! Can you believe there's only 4 more days until the big day? I can't think of a better way to celebrate with loved ones than cake. This one is relatively easy and quick to put together, and to prove it, I completely baked and decorated this cake on a whim in the middle of the afternoon. The absolute perfect cold weather activity whilst listening to Christmas carols if you ask me. The size of this cake also makes it perfect for a small gathering, or another welcome treat on the dessert table. No one can resist the simplicity of a light and airy sponge cake, sweet whipped cream, and strawberries.
Makes 1- 6 inch cake.
Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
Lightly grease cake pans and cover bottom with a parchment paper round. Set aside.
Vanilla Sponge Cake:
95 g (3/4 cup) cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, room temperature preferably
100 g (1/2 cup) granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil (not seen in video)
Whisk together dry ingredients until combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar over a water bath of barely simmering water. Whisk until tripled in volume and pale yellow. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Sift over prepared dry ingredients and fold until just barely incorporated. Remove approximately 1/2 cup of batter and whisk in the oil until combined. Fold into remaining batter. Distribute between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until skewer inserted into the center has a few moist crumbs attached (but not wet batter).
Whipped Cream Frosting:
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup to 6 tablespoons powdered sugar (to taste)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whip together ingredients until soft peaks.
Other ingredients:
1 pint of strawberries
powdered sugar for dusting on top
Assemble cake as shown in video and enjoy! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
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Ohh, I like your charming smooth music cooking recipe. That’s some fabulous cake you ever baked 🎂🙂

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Thanks! Enjoy