Are you looking for the perfect strawberry wedding cake recipe to make your special day more memorable?
Check out my delicious and easy strawberry wedding cake recipe. This cake has the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess that will leave your guests wanting more.
In this blog, I will share with you the secret tips that will make your cake come out perfect every time. And also gives you some fantastic decoration ideas so that your cake is not just yummy but also visually stunning.
So grab your mixing bowl, and let’s start making the perfect wedding cake that will be the talk of the town.
Main Ingredients for Strawberry Wedding Cake
Ingredients for Baking Mix:
- 2 Cups Cake Flour/ 14 Ounces Pastry Flour
- 4 Egg Whites (7 Ounces at Room Temperature)
- 1 Cup Caster Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Soda
- ½ Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, Softened at Room Temperature
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Strawberry Extract/Strawberry Emulsion
- 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream/Heavy Cream
- ½ Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Extract
- ½ Teaspoon Pink Food Color
- 1 Cup Strawberry Reduction
Ingredients for Strawberry Pulp
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 15 to 20 Fresh Ripe Strawberries
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- ½ Tablespoon Kirsch
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
Ingredients for Strawberry Cream Frosting
- 1 Cup Creme Patissiere Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar Syrup
- 2 Cups Whipped Cream
- ½ Teaspoon Pink Food Color
- ½ Cup Confectioners Sugar
- 1 Cup Unsalted Softened Butter
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Strawberry Reduction
- ½ Teaspoon Strawberry Emulsion
How to Make Strawberry Wedding Cake at Home
Step 1: Blend Strawberries and Make Pulp
This is the first step of the process. Try to make the pulp or the strawberry reduction before baking. Take 15 to 20 fresh, ripe strawberries and wash them. Put them in an electric blender. Add 1 cup of water to the blender.
Blend all the strawberries for at least 5 minutes. Ensure that there is no lump left and that it is completely pureed.
Then place the strawberry pulp on a frying pan. Heat it for 2 minutes. While the puree is heating, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon Kirsch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup white powdered sugar. Simmer them continuously using a beater or spatula.
Continue to stir the mixture and heat it for 6 to 10 minutes. Add some pink food coloring if the color isn’t deep pink. After reducing the pulp by half, remove it and chill it off the stove. After cooling, store in a refrigerator for at least 2 to 3 hours.
Step 2: Prepare Flour Mix
Combine the flour and mix ingredients in a mixing bowl. These ingredients are 2 cups of cake flour or 14 ounces of pastry flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ½ tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.
Mix them with a hand mixer. Ensure all the ingredients are finely incorporated. Store it for use in the baking mix.
Step 3: Make Baking Essential Mix
First, put parchment paper in a 9 x 2-inch round baking pan. Grease and flour the parchment paper using a cooking brush.
In the baking pan, beat 1 cup of softened butter, adding 1 cup of caster sugar. Beat these two items at medium speed. You will get a creamy, foamy look from the softened butter.
Then add the egg whites of four eggs. Beat them with an electric beater for a while. Finally, add the flour mix, 1 Cup Whole Milk, 1 teaspoon Strawberry Extract/Strawberry Emulsion, 2 tablespoons Sour Cream/Heavy Cream, ½ tablespoon Lemon Juice, 1 ½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract, 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract, ½ teaspoon Pink Food color, and 1 Cup Strawberry Reduction gradually.
Continue stirring with the stand mixer at the lowest speed while adding the ingredients. When you find a thick baking mix with no lumps, stop.
Step 4: Bake the Strawberry Cake
Before baking, the most important thing to do is preheat the oven. Set the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Preheat it until the desired temperature is reached.
Then put the baking pan into the oven. Set the timer for 15 minutes. Start baking. After 15 minutes, check if it is fully baked. To check, you can put a toothpick into the cake. If it comes out smooth, it is completely baked. Otherwise, bake it for another 5 to 10 minutes. After completing baking, remove the cake from the pan. Bake the baking mix three times.
Finally, level up the top surface of the cake.
Step 5: Prepare Strawberry Flavoured Buttercream Frosting
Put 1 cup of unsalted, softened butter in a stand mixer. Add 1 cup of confectionary sugar and mix it at medium speed.
Add 1 cup of Creme Patissiere Powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar syrup, 2 cups of whipped cream, ½ teaspoon of pink Food Color, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of strawberry reduction, and ½ teaspoon of Strawberry Emulsion to the butter. Continuously stir, and you’ll get your buttercream frosting ready.
Step 6: Decorate and Serve the Cake
This cake is a one-tier cake. You can make it two-tiered too. Take each cake part and apply buttercream frosting all over its surface. Then apply the strawberry pulp on top of each baked cake. Arrange the cake parts one by one, applying buttercream frosting and strawberry reduction.
Finally, garnish the cake with decorating chocolates and fresh strawberries before serving.
My Tips for Perfect Strawberry Wedding Cake
Preparing a wedding cake can be intimidating, but you can always achieve perfect results with my tips.
1. Following the instructions is essential, as they’re designed to produce a good taste of butter and strawberry. Consider incorporating romantic elements like scarlet tones and pink blossoms to bring out the beauty of the cake on the day itself.
2. Use quality ingredients like real butter, whole milk, and fresh eggs to ensure your cake’s best flavor and texture. Avoid using low-quality ingredients or substitutes, as they can affect the overall taste and texture of the cake.
3. Use high-quality cake flour or pastry flour in your recipe. This will ensure that your cake has the right texture and crumb.
4. If you have an outdoor wedding, it’s important to consider the weather when making the cake. Avoid using delicate frosting or fillings that may melt in the heat. You can also consider refrigerating the cake until right before serving to keep it cool.
5. If you’re planning to decorate the cake yourself, it’s important to practice the decorating techniques beforehand. You can watch online tutorials, attend a cake decorating class, or practice on a dummy cake to perfect your skills.
Decorating Ideas for Your Wedding Cake
When decorating your strawberry wedding cake, there are several ways to make it look beautiful and unique.
You can consider adding ruffles, which add a sophisticated look to your cake. Warm bronze brushstrokes can add a glamorous appearance to your cake.
Consider a palette of dusty-toned eggplants, burgundies, lilacs, mauves, and dusky peaches to achieve a fall-inspired look.
How Can This Recipe Be Adjusted for Dietary Restrictions
This recipe contains several ingredients unsuitable for gluten-free or vegan diets, such as cake flour, egg whites, butter, and cream. However, you can adjust the recipe to accommodate these dietary restrictions.
You can use a gluten-free flour blend instead of the cake flour for a gluten-free version. You can also use gluten-free baking powder and baking soda. You can replace the egg whites with a vegan or flax egg substitute.
You can use a plant-based butter substitute, such as vegan margarine or coconut oil, instead of unsalted butter for a vegan version. You can also use non-dairy milk, such as almond or soy milk, instead of whole milk.
Remember that making these substitutions may alter the taste and texture of the cake. It may take some experimentation to get the recipe to your liking.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Cake Flour/ 14 Ounces Pastry Flour
- 4 Egg Whites (7 Ounces at Room Temperature)
- 1 Cup Caster Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Soda
- ½ Tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, Softened at Room Temperature
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- 1 Teaspoon Strawberry Extract/Strawberry Emulsion
- 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream/Heavy Cream
- ½ Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Extract
- ½ Teaspoon Pink Food Color
- 1 Cup Strawberry Reduction
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 15 to 20 Fresh Ripe Strawberries
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- ½ Tablespoon Kirsch
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Creme Patissiere Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar Syrup
- 2 Cups Whipped Cream
- ½ Teaspoon Pink Food Color
- ½ Cup Confectioners Sugar
- 1 Cup Unsalted Softened Butter
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Strawberry Reduction
- ½ Teaspoon Strawberry Emulsion
Instructions
- Blend 15-20 ripe strawberries with 1 cup of water until smooth.
- Heat the puree in a pan, add 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tbsp Kirsch, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 cup powdered sugar.
- Simmer for 6-10 minutes, add pink food coloring if needed.
- Cool and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Mix 2 cups cake flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tbsp baking powder, and 1 tsp cornstarch.
- Add cream, 1 cup softened butter, and 1 cup caster sugar.
- Beat in 4 egg whites.
- Gradually add flour mix, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tsp strawberry extract, 2 tbsp sour cream, ½ tbsp lemon juice, 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp lemon extract, ½ tsp pink food color, and 1 cup strawberry reduction until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake in a greased and lined 9x2-inch round pan for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Mix 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup confectionery sugar.
- Add 1 cup Creme Patissiere Powder, 1 tbsp sugar syrup, 2 cups whipped cream, ½ tsp pink food color, ½ tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp strawberry reduction, and ½ tsp strawberry emulsion.
- Frost and layer the cakes with the buttercream and strawberry pulp.
- Garnish with chocolate decorations and fresh strawberries.
- Enjoy your Strawberry Wedding Cake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strawberry Cake Suitable For My Wedding?
It depends on personal preference and the overall theme of your wedding. Strawberry cake can be a delicious and visually appealing option for a wedding cake, especially if you are looking for a fruity and refreshing flavor.
However, if your wedding has a specific theme, such as a formal or traditional style like a vanilla wedding cake, that better suits the theme. Ultimately, it is up to you and your partner to decide what type of cake best represents your wedding vision.
What Is the Best Icing for a Strawberry Cake?
Many icing options pair well with strawberry cake, but a popular choice is cream cheese icing. The tanginess of the cream cheese complements the sweetness of the strawberry cake, creating a perfectly balanced flavor.
Other options include whipped cream frosting, buttercream icing, or a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and strawberry puree.
How Many Days Before Can You Make a Wedding Cake?
They are generally, making a wedding cake 2-3 days before the wedding is recommended.
This will ensure the cake stays fresh and does not dry out or lose flavor. However, more complex designs or larger cakes may require additional time for preparation and assembly, so it is important to plan your recipe accordingly.
What Is the Best Method for Layering and Frosting the Cake?
The best method for layering and frosting a cake is to level the cake layers and apply a thin layer between each one. Then, apply a thin crumb coat of frosting to the entire cake before adding the final layer of frosting. Use a large offset spatula to smooth and evenly distribute the frosting.
For decorative designs, consider using piping bags or other tools to create patterns or add decorations to the cake. Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving to ensure that the frosting sets properly.
How Do You Prepare and Slice the Strawberries for the Cake?
Wash the berries thoroughly and remove the stems to properly prepare and slice strawberries for a cake. Then, use a sharp knife to carefully slice the strawberries into thin, even pieces. If you prefer, you can also cut them into halves or quarters.
Ensure the slices are uniform in size to be evenly distributed on the cake. Once the strawberries are sliced, sprinkle them with sugar or other sweeteners to enhance their flavor before adding them to the cake.
Bottom Line
Who says wedding cakes have to be complicated? I hope you can impress your guests with this easy strawberry wedding cake recipe with a stunning and delicious dessert. You can always achieve perfect results with just a few tips and tricks.
Share your tips and tricks, or let me know how your strawberry wedding cake turned out in the comments below. I love to hear from you.
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