Irresistible Strawberries & Cream Torte for Summer Bliss
Indulge in the refreshing delight of our Irresistible Strawberries & Cream Torte for Summer Bliss. This light and airy dessert is perfect for summer gatherings, effortlessly combining layers of fluffy whipped cream and juicy strawberries over a delicate sponge cake. Each bite captures the essence of summer, making it a showstopper at picnics, barbecues, or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 2% milk (can be substituted with whole milk)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (to sweeten strawberries)
- Additional fresh strawberries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat butter and 1/4 cup sugar until creamy. Add egg yolks one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl; alternate adding this mixture with milk into the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into batter and pour into a greased 9-inch round baking pan.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by layering whipped cream and strawberries between cake layers; decorate with additional whipped cream and whole strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 88mg