Royal Strawberry Delight Cake

Princess Diana’s Birthday Cake Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the cream)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for the cream)
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans:

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   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease the bottoms and sides of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans.
   • Line the bottoms with parchment or waxed paper, and grease the paper.
   • Add a tablespoon of granulated sugar to each pan, then tilt and shake to coat the bottoms and sides evenly. Shake out any excess sugar.

2. Prepare Cake Batter:

   • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the eggs until pale, about 1 minute.
   • Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of sugar, beating for about 2 minutes or until the mixture is thick, tripled in volume, and forms a slowly dissolving ribbon when the beaters are lifted.
   • Quickly stir in the water and vanilla extract.
   • Gently fold in the flour and baking powder mixture until completely blended.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.

3. Bake the Cake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
   • Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
   • Run a thin-bladed knife between the sides of the pans and the cakes to loosen them.
   • Invert the pans onto the wire rack, peel off the parchment or waxed paper, and allow the cakes to cool completely.

4. Prepare the Filling:

   • In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form when the beaters are lifted.
   • Gradually beat in the tablespoon of granulated sugar until the cream reaches a spreading consistency.

5. Assemble the Cake:

   • Using a long serrated knife, carefully slice each cake layer horizontally into two equal layers.
   • Place one layer on a serving plate and spread with 1 cup of the whipped cream.
   • Top with one-third of the sliced strawberries.
   • Repeat with two more layers of cake, whipped cream, and strawberries.
   • Place the final cake layer on top and spread the remaining whipped cream over the sides and top of the cake.
   • Garnish with the reserved strawberries.

6. Chill and Serve:

   • Refrigerate the cake until you are ready to serve it.
   • The completed cake can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving.

This delightful Strawberry and Cream Cake, famously enjoyed by Princess Diana at her childhood birthday parties, is sure to be a hit at any special occasion. Its light, fluffy layers paired with fresh strawberries and vanilla-infused cream make it a perfect dessert for celebrating with loved ones. Enjoy the sweet nostalgia and delicious flavors of this timeless recipe!