Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1 ½cupswhite sugar
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1cupunsalted butter, at room temperature
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½cupstrawberry-flavored milk powder (such as Nesquik)
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4eggs, separated, at room temperature
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1teaspoonvanilla extract
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8dropsred food coloring, or as desired
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3cupsunbleached all-purpose flour
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3teaspoonsbaking powder
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2pinchessalt, divided
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1cupwhole milk, at room temperature
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2cupscold heavy cream
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2tablespoonsconfectioners’ sugar
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1(3.4 ounce) packageinstant vanilla-flavored pudding mix
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2tablespoonswhole milk, or more as needed
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¾cupchopped fresh strawberries
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1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, softened
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½cupunsalted butter, at room temperature
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½cupshortening
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1(16 ounce) packageconfectioners’ sugar
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Make the cake: Cream sugar, butter, and strawberry powder together until smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla and food coloring. Beat until color is consistent.
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Blend flour, baking powder, and 1 pinch salt together in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture in three batches, alternating with milk and blending after each addition. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Beat batter for 1 more minute.
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Beat egg whites and remaining pinch of salt in a separate bowl using a mixer with a whip attachment until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped egg whites into batter until smooth and consistent. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the layers comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 15 to 30 minutes. Flip cakes out and invert onto the wire rack to cool to room temperature.
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While the cake layers are cooling, make the filling: Whisk cream and confectioner’s sugar in a clean mixing bowl until cream begins to thicken and soft peaks form. Slowly whisk in pudding mix until filling is thick and almost dry. Whisk in milk until thick and smooth. Fold in strawberries and set aside.
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Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and shortening together in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Scrape down the sides, then mix in confectioner’s sugar. Beat until smooth.
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Spread filling between cooled cake layers. Frost the cake and decorate as desired.
Tips
You can use cheesecake-flavored pudding mix instead of vanilla if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe12 | |
Calories939 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 55g |
71% |
Saturated Fat 31g |
154% |
Cholesterol 193mg |
64% |
Sodium 365mg |
16% |
Total Carbohydrate 105g |
38% |
Dietary Fiber 1g |
4% |
Total Sugars 77g |
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Protein 8g |
17% |
Vitamin C 6mg |
7% |
Calcium 154mg |
12% |
Iron 2mg |
12% |
Potassium 159mg |
3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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