Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of spring with our Strawberry Chamomile Naked Cake. This charming dessert features fluffy cake layers interspersed with luscious chamomile cream and fresh strawberries, making it the ideal centerpiece for any gathering—from birthdays to bridal showers. Its unique combination of sweet strawberries and soothing chamomile creates a refreshing treat that will leave your guests enchanted. Easy to prepare and beautifully presented, this naked cake is sure to elevate your next celebration while allowing you to customize it to suit your tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup high-quality strawberry jam
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Honey (for drizzling)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 chamomile tea bags
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine canola oil, Greek yogurt, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Gently swirl in the strawberry jam.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the chamomile cream, simmer heavy cream with tea bags, steep, chill, then whip with cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Assemble by layering cake with honey drizzle and chamomile cream between layers topped with fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg