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Tropical Strawberry Split Cake

A delightful and easy-to-make cake that combines fresh strawberries and creamy goodness, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sweet treat after dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To Top
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • A sprinkle of shredded coconut optional but oh-so-tropical!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth it out.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. While the cake cools, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  2. Once your cake is cool, spread the whipped cream frosting over the top and layer with fresh strawberries. Sprinkle with coconut if desired.
Serving
  1. Let the cake chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to mix in other fruits like bananas or mangoes. If you prefer a shortcut, store-bought frosting works just fine.