🍓 Strawberry Cream Layer Cake (Soft • Juicy • Bakery-Level)

✨ Overview

This is basically classic strawberry shortcake upgraded:

• Ultra soft vanilla sponge
• Light whipped cream (not greasy)
• Fresh strawberry filling (juicy + slightly tangy)

👉 Flavor vibe: fresh, light, melt-in-mouth

🧾 INGREDIENTS (PRECISE)

1. Vanilla Sponge (18–20 cm pan)

• 4 eggs (room temp)
• 120 g sugar
• 110 g cake flour
• 30 ml milk
• 40 g melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 pinch salt

2. Whipped Cream

• 400 ml heavy cream (VERY cold)
• 60 g powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

3. Strawberry Filling

• 300 g fresh strawberries (chopped)
• 40 g sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

4. Syrup

• 60 ml water
• 40 g sugar

🔥 STEP-BY-STEP (DETAILED AF)

🍰 STEP 1: SPONGE (MAKE IT AIRY)

Whip Eggs + Sugar:

• Beat 8–10 mins
• Must reach ribbon stage (thick + pale)

👉 This is the #1 factor for soft cake

Fold Flour:

• Sift flour + salt
• Fold gently (DON’T stir mạnh tay)

Add Milk + Butter:

• Mix with small batter first
• Then fold back

Bake:

• 170°C – 25 mins
• Cool completely
• Slice into 2–3 layers

🍓 STEP 2: STRAWBERRY MIX

• Mix strawberries + sugar + lemon
• Let sit 15–20 mins

👉 It creates natural syrup (no need cook)

🍦 STEP 3: WHIPPED CREAM (KEY TECH)

• Beat cold cream + sugar
• Stop at soft-medium peaks

👉 Overwhip = grainy ❌
👉 Underwhip = runny ❌

🧱 STEP 4: ASSEMBLY (PRO LEVEL)

Layering:

1. Bottom sponge
   • Brush syrup
2. Whipped cream layer
3. Strawberries + juice
4. Cream again (lock filling)

5. Add second sponge → repeat
6. Final layer:
   • Smooth cream on top
   • Decorate strawberries + mint

❄️ STEP 5: CHILL

• Chill 4–6 hours minimum
  👉 Cream sets + flavor blends

🔪 CUTTING TIP

• Use hot knife
• Clean between slices

👉 Gives that clean aesthetic slice like your image

⚡ CRITICAL SECRETS

• Always use cold cream + cold bowl
• Don’t skip syrup (cake stays moist AF)
• Use ripe strawberries (flavor quyết định luôn)
• Chill before cutting = mandatory

🍽 TEXTURE BREAKDOWN

• Sponge → super soft & airy
• Cream → light, not heavy
• Strawberry → juicy + slightly tangy

👉 Combo = balanced, not ngấy

💥 FINAL RESULT

• Looks clean, aesthetic, premium
• Taste = fresh > sweet > creamy
• Perfect for:
  • Birthdays 🎂
  • Cafe-style desserts ☕
  • Content chụp hình (rất ăn ảnh)