Strawberry Vanilla Cake

Name: Strawberry Vanilla Cake
Yield: makes enough for one 3-layer 8-inch cake one 2-layer 9-inch cake
Ingredients: 1 recipe Vanilla Cake batter (page 115); 1 recipe Vanilla Icing (page 136); 1/2 cup strawberry jam; 1 cup fresh strawberries, cut to a medium dice

December 22, 2011

Fresh strawberries add an element of tartness to the simple Vanilla Cake. The thin layers of strawberry jam inside the cake further enhance that flavor. At Tribeca Treats we typically offer this cake only when strawberries are at the height of flavor, making it a mouthwatering cake for a summer birthday celebration.

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