This strawberry and vanilla cake is a gorgeous cake for the summer when strawberries are in season and at their sweetest. It’s an easy cake to make and one that will soon become a family favourite. This recipe is for a 3 layer cake so it’s a great one to make for parties whether you are hosting, or going to one. This strawberry and vanilla sponge cake will certainly be the talk of the event.
This cake has a gorgeous light, fluffy sponge that tastes wonderful. It’s one you can use with a wide range of fillings.
The cake batter be made and separated into 3 9 inch cake tins. Alternatively, split each ingredient by 3 and make each layer individually.
Strawberry and Vanilla Sponge Cake
Ingredients
For the sponge:
6 medium eggs at room temperature
315g plain flour
405g caster sugar
5.5 tsp baking powder
180g butter
180ml full fat milk
3tsp vanilla essence
For the Cream:
600ml Double Cream
2-3tsp vanilla essence
3 tbs caster sugar add more if needed. You want this to taste like vanilla ice cream
Strawberry Jam
Good quality Strawberry Jam (I like using Bonne Maman)
Fresh Strawberries
600g approx fresh strawberries for inside the cake
Method
Sponge:
Grease and line 3 9 inch tins.
Gently melt the butter with the milk. Then set aside while you carry out the next stage.
Place the eggs, vanilla and sugar in a bowl and whisk (I used my Haier I-Master Series 5 Hand Blender) until it holds a figure of eight shape.
Slowly add and mix the milk and butter into the egg and sugar and combine well.
Combine the flour with the baking powder. Sift into the other ingredients and gently fold in.
Pour this into the greased and lined tin.
Cook at 190 degrees in a preheated (fan oven) or 200 in a normal oven for 10 minutes. It should be golden brown evenly on the top. Cover with foil and cook for a further 6 minutes. Then remove the cake from the oven and place of a heat resistant surface. Remove the foil and check if the cake is cooked. To do this insert a metal skewer into the centre of the cake. if this comes out clean then the cake is cooked.
Leave the cake in the tin for 15 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
Jam Preparation
Heat the jam gently loosens and becomes easier to spread. It does not need to bubble to be ready. You will see this loosening as you heat it.
Strawberry Preparation
Large strawberries inside – cut downwards into 5 or 6 slices depending on how big it is. You don’t want slices too thin or too thick. Too thin, you don’t get enough flavour, too thick and the cake starts to slide about.
Assembling the Cake
Place the first and largest sponge circle on the bottom and add on some jam. Leave a gap around the edges so the jam doesn’t go down the sides and look messy.
Then add a layer of the cream.
Cut pieces of strawberries and place all over the cream. Then cut pieces to fit into any of the larger gaps.
Have the pointy part of the strawberries pointing in.
Unlike when assembling a strawberry pavlova, the strawberries do not overlap.
Then repeat with the next layer.
Finally place the last disc of cake on top.
Cover this with cream and also roughly cover the sides.
Top with whole strawberries and then place in the fridge to chill for an hour or so.
Chefs Tips:
I normally spilt this recipe into 3 and make each layer individually as I don’t have 3 9 inch tins and I don’t like putting more than one sponge at a time in the oven as it affects the way they look and cook. And don’t get me started on how awful I am at cutting a sponge evenly into two or three pieces.
Fold the flour gently into the mix to help get a lighter sponge. If you over stir the sponge will become denser.
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Do you think you’d enjoy my Strawberry and Vanilla Sponge Cake? Do you ever use fresh fruit when you make cakes?
You might also enjoy:
Strawberry and White Chocolate Pavlova
Vanilla and Raspberry Cupcakes
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This cake looks so delicious. I need to try this myself when I have guests next.
It does look pretty impressive and is yummy too!
This cake looks so deliciously light and fluffy! I’ve been on the hunt for a good spongecake recipe, thank you!
The sponge is great and you can use it for a range of different cakes
Sponge cake is one of my favorite kinds of cake. I haven’t made one in so long though. I’ll have to give this one a try.
I hope you enjoy the cake.
Such a pretty, summery cake. It is nice to have some dessert recipes that include fruit. This would be perfect for when we go berry picking.
It really will. It’s a great way to use fresh fruit x
Your strawberry and vanilla sponge cake recipe is a true delight! The fresh strawberries add a burst of flavor, and the vanilla sponge looks so fluffy. Can’t wait to bake this for my next gathering. Thanks for sharing this sweet treat!
I’m so glad you liked this recipe. Enjoy x
Yum. This cake sounds delicious. I’ll have to make this for the 4th of July. It will be here before I know it.
Ha, it sure will x
This cake looks so divine! I’m going to have to try baking one. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks so much Diana I am so glad you liked it x
This Strawberry and Vanilla Sponge Cake recipe looks absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet strawberries and fluffy vanilla sponge sounds perfect for any occasion.
It does work incredibly well and is very popular!!!
I made this recipe for a baby shower and it was a hit! The only thing I changed was I allowed my stawberries to macerate in their own sugars to form the jam. It was soooo good! Saving this recipe to make again!
That’s great to hear. I’m so glad you liked it x
I love the fluffy sponge and strawberry jam in this cake. It’s definitely a perfect recipe for parties.
It is a fabulous summer cake!!
I even add my own fresh fruit when I buy a cake in the baker, because I love having lots of fruit with a cake
fresh fruit makes a big difference to a cake
This looks like the perfect cake for me! I love a strawberry cake and get one for my borthday every year but this one looks like a recipe that I have to try! Delish!
I do love this cake it tastes amazing. Enjoy x
This looks so good I really need to make it!
You will love it!
This sponge cake looks amazing! Vanilla sponge is my favourite and the addition of fresh strawberries just makes it even more appealing. I will have to make this soon!
It is so lovely, honestly it’s got to be one of my favourites.
Very interesting and delicious summer recipe. I love everything with strawberries. But I would go with the naked version. Thanks for sharing!
Me too, they add so much to a dessert.
Ooo this is such a beautiful cake and the flavor combination is perfect for any occasion! I love that it is easy to make and doesn’t require too many ingredients.
Maureen
It is a lovely cake and great for many different occasions
Oh this is such a gorgeous cake! It looks so moist and light in the center. I love strawberry cakes…saving for our next special occasion!
It’s such a great cake. It is a great one to impress guests with. Enjoy x
Such a simple looking yet smart cake. I don’t think you can beat a strawberry and vanilla cake, esp when it’s done really well x
I totally agree, it’s the perfect flavour combination
This strawberry and vanilla cake is perfect for summer, showcasing strawberries at their sweetest. It’s an easy-to-make, 3-layer cake that will quickly become a family favorite. Ideal for parties, whether you’re hosting or attending, this cake will surely be the talk of the event. With its light, fluffy sponge and versatile fillings, it’s a delightful treat. You can prepare the batter and divide it into three 9-inch cake tins, or make each layer individually by splitting the ingredients.
It certainly is a family favourite.
This looks absolutely amazing! I love the Bonne Mamian jam for the filling. That’s what I buy all the time.
It’s such a lovely jam isn’t it x
Thank you so much for this wonderful strawberry and vanilla sponge cake recipe, Melanie! It looks absolutely delicious and perfect for summer gatherings. I can’t wait to try it out with my kids—they love strawberries, and I know this will be a hit.
I hope you love it as much as we do x
Just looking at this is making me so hungry! Sponge cake is my absolute favorite dessert, and I love all the frosting and strawberries. It’s so pretty, too!
It does look pretty impressive yet it is super easy to make!!
I love sponge cake. This looks like an excellent recipe. I’ll add it to my recipe book.
Enjoy Richard
I love vanilla and strawberry cake. This cake looks really so delicious. I love strawberries so this one surely I will love eating it. I am going to try this sponge cake recipe this weekend.
I bet this will be come a favourite x
yummy!!! This strawberry cake sounds absolutely delicious! I love how versatile it seems with the different filling options. I’m thinking of making it for a summer gathering and using fresh berries as a filling
It’s so easy to adapt. Enjoy!
The presentation is superb. I like the colors and softness of the cake. Wish could have a piece of it.
Thanks Laura. You’ll normally have to fight the kids for this lol
It looks yummy, never tried to make the sponge cake and it’s awesome to know this tutorial on how to make it. Thank you for sharing with us.
I’m so glad you liked it x
That cake looks so enticing and it is literally making my mouth water. I want a slice right about now. Yum!
It’s a great cake and very easy to make x
This cake looks so delicious! I seriously love the recipe and I love strawberries with my cake and it is what I get every year for my birthday 😉 Delish!
It is the perfect summer cake!!!
This looks so delicious and it is truly the perfect cake for me. Cake with strawberries is always my go to 😉
It is yummy and an easy cake to make too.
Thanks for sharing this delicious tasty recipe here , it’s my niece’s favorite & I’m gonna surprised her with this la. Cheers Sienny
That’s great, she will really enjoy this x
This kind of flavor when it comes to sponge cake is very famous now. Thanks for sharing this recipe we can do it in our homes.
It’s super easy to make which helps
Strawberries and vanilla is such a classic! Thank you for your recipe.
It is a great flavour combo
This strawberry and vanilla sponge cake looks delicious! This is definitely my favorite type of cake!
It is such a lovely cake and the flavours all complement each other
This looks so delicious! I wish I was better at cooking!
It’s really easy to make. Practice makes perfect!!
This cake would be great for summer get togethers
The strawberries are normally better in the summer but this is a lovely cake any time of year
This looks amazing. Great receipe. I am hoping to try it over Christmas as my kids love sponges.
The cake is lovely. I hope you all like it x