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Fresh Fruit Cream Cake

Delight in Fresh Fruit Cream Cake for Light, Luxurious Indulgence

Experience the Fresh Fruit Cream Cake, a light dessert with vibrant layers of fruits and creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1.5 cups sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt sea salt recommended
  • 1 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 4 large eggs or flaxseed meal for vegan
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk with vinegar/yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
For the Cream and Topping
  • 2 cups heavy cream or coconut cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest or orange zest
  • assorted fresh fruits strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, peaches
  • fresh mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
    Fresh Fruit Cream Cake
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cake Assembly
  1. Cream together the butter until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
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  2. Alternate adding the dry ingredients with buttermilk and vanilla extract to create a smooth batter.
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  3. Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
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  4. Cool the cakes for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cream Preparation and Assembly
  1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and lemon zest until stiff peaks form.
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  2. Layer the first cake, spread half the whipped cream, and top with fresh fruits. Repeat with second layer.
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  3. Garnish with additional fruits and mint leaves before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to chill mixing equipment for best whipped cream results. Choose seasonal, ripe fruits for optimal flavor.

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