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Fraisier Cake

Fraisier Cake

A delightful Fraisier Cake made with strawberries and cream, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 12 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Whisk attachment
  • Flexible spatula
  • Serrated knife

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • cup neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
  • 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1.33 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

For assembling and finishing

  • cooking spray
  • 2 pounds ripe but firm small or medium strawberries (about 1 ½ inches tall)

For the cream

  • 5 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1.25 cups powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
  • 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2.5 cups cold heavy cream

Instructions
 

Make the cake

  • Heat the oven to 325ºF. Place a sheet of parchment paper in the 9-inch springform pan and clip the sides.
  • Stir the melted butter, neutral oil, and vanilla extract together in a liquid measuring cup.
  • Beat the eggs in a stand mixer until foamy. Slowly add the sugar and salt, then beat until lightened in color.
  • Increase speed and beat until the batter falls off the whisk in ribbons.
  • Pour in the oil mixture and beat until combined.
  • Sift the cake flour and baking powder into the bowl. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  • Fold the batter a few times with a spatula, ensuring it is well incorporated. Scrape into the springform pan.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let it cool completely in the pan.

Prepare for assembling

  • Pick out 10 to 11 similarly sized strawberries and trim the tops. Cut in half lengthwise.
  • Trim the remainder of the strawberries to the same height as the halves. Run a knife around the cake and remove it from the pan.

Make the cream

  • Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together until smooth.
  • Slowly pour in the cold heavy cream and beat until it just holds soft peaks.

Assemble and finish

  • Cut the cake in half crosswise. Place the bottom layer in the springform pan.
  • Line the strawberry halves around the edge of the cake, assemble whole strawberries cut-side down over the rest.
  • Spread about 3 cups of cream over the berries, then top with the remaining layer of cake.
  • Spread remaining cream over the top and refrigerate until set, at least 5 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the springform ring and parchment paper before serving. Decorate with more strawberries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cream cake, Fraisier Cake, layered cake, special occasion cake, strawberry cake
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