Description
Strawberry Basil Breeze Cake is a refreshing dessert that blends juicy strawberries with aromatic basil in a soft vanilla sponge. Topped with a strawberry-basil whipped cream, it’s a breezy, garden-inspired treat perfect for spring and summer soirées.
Ingredients
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- Cake
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Strawberry Filling
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4–5 small basil leaves, finely chopped
- Basil Whipped Cream Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp basil syrup or 2 tsp finely minced fresh basil
- Decoration
- Sliced strawberries
- Basil leaves
- Optional: white chocolate curls or candied basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and basil.
- Mix milk and sour cream. Add to the batter alternately with the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly and bake for 25–28 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Strawberry Filling
- Toss strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and basil. Let sit to macerate for 20 minutes.
- Whip the Basil Cream
- Beat cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and basil (or syrup) until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Layer cake with strawberry filling and whipped cream between and on top. Garnish with fresh berries and basil.
Notes
- Basil syrup can be made by simmering equal parts water and sugar with fresh basil, then cooling and straining.
- For more herbal depth, infuse cream with basil before whipping.
- This cake is best enjoyed chilled and served the same day.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
