Vanilla Strawberry Ombre Cake
A stunning three-layer vanilla cake featuring a gradient pink strawberry buttercream frosting, decorated with fresh strawberries and delicate piped details. Perfect for special occasions, birthdays, and celebrations.
Ingredients
- A stunning three-layer vanilla cake featuring a gradient pink strawberry buttercream frosting decorated with fresh strawberries and delicate piped details. Perfect for special occasions, birthdays, and celebrations.
INGREDIENTS:
For the Vanilla Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Strawberry Buttercream:
- 4 cups unsalted butter softened
- 8 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 cup fresh strawberry puree from about 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pink gel food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Decoration:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- White pearl sprinkles optional
Instructions
Make the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (5 minutes)
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk
- Divide batter evenly between pans
- Bake for 25-30 minutes
Make the Buttercream:
- Beat butter until creamy
- Gradually add powdered sugar
- Mix in strawberry puree
- Add cream as needed for consistency
- Divide into 4 portions for ombre effect
- Add varying amounts of pink coloring
Assembly:
- Level cake layers if needed
- Stack with buttercream between layers
- Create ombre effect with different shades
- Decorate with fresh strawberries
Notes
All ingredients should be at room temperature
Use gel food coloring for best results
Can be made 2-3 days in advance
Store in refrigerator up to 1 week