Strawberry and poppy seed layer cake

The Strawberry and poppy seed layer cake is a heavenly pleasure that will spoil your taste buds and make you want more. The cake consists of three delicious layers of moist and fluffy vanilla-lemon cake, studded with bright poppy seeds. Each layer is distributed generously and velvety Cream cheese and white chocolate icing and a homemade strawberry sauce.

The fresh strawberry sauce provides a refreshing taste explosion and harmonises perfectly with the tender crumb of the cake. The cream cheese provides a subtle flavor that is wonderfully balanced by the richness of the white chocolate. The combination results in a luxurious and delicious dessert.

Every bite of this cake is a real treat. The soft and tender cake layers mingle with the creamy strawberry sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds. The poppy seeds add a delicate crunch and add a textural contrast that makes every bite interesting. The frosting, with its rich and velvety consistency, gives this dessert masterpiece a decadent finish.

How to make a strawberry and poppy seed cake

To make the strawberry and poppy seed cake, start by making the poppy seed sponge cake. Then continue with the strawberry sauce and lemon sugar syrup to give time to cool. The next step is to prepare the cream cheese and white chocolate icing, then assemble the cake.

Prepare the poppy seed sponge cake

To Prepare the poppy seed sponge cakeFirst, preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F), grease an 8 inch (20 cm) baking pan and line the bottom and sides with baking paper.

Next, separate the egg white from the yolk. In a medium bowl, mix the egg yolks with 1/3 cup (70g) sugar and lemon zest until creamy and light yellow in color. Add vanilla extract and baking powder and mix. Gradually mix in the oil and then add water.

Add the flour and poppy seeds to the mixture, making sure they are well mixed. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the egg whites and salt until fluffy. Gradually add the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold a spoonful of the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture, then gently fold the yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.

After baking, allow the cake to cool for about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the pan, turn over and let cool completely on a rack.

Prepare the lemon sugar syrup

While the cake is cooling, prepare it lemon sugar syrup by adding water, sugar and lemon juice to a saucepan and boiling for 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the strawberry sauce

In another saucepan, add strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch Prepare the strawberry sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes until thickened. Let it cool down.

Prepare the white chocolate cream cheese frosting

For the White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, white chocolate, and ¼ cup heavy cream in a heatproof bowl. Melt in a pan of boiling water over low heat and allow to cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix. Then mix in the melted chocolate and set the glaze aside. Add whipping cream and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

Assemble the strawberry and poppy seed cake

To Assemble the cakeDivide the biscuit base into 3 layers. Place some icing in the center of a serving dish and place the first layer of cake on top. Soak the cake with about a third of the lemon sugar syrup. Evenly spread up to ⅓ of the white chocolate cream cheese frosting. Gently spread the strawberry sauce over the icing, leaving a 1cm border.

Place the second cake layer on top. Slather it with lemon sugar syrup, spread up to ⅓ of the frosting and spread the remaining strawberry sauce on top. Add the last cake base and drizzle with lemon sugar syrup. Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

Place the cake in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to set. Once the cake is set, decorate as desired, for example by piping on the remaining frosting, adding strawberry halves and sprinkling poppy seeds on top.

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to an extraordinary dessert, the strawberry and poppy seed cake will enchant your senses. The combination of fresh strawberries, tender poppy seed sponge cake and the creamy elegance of cream cheese and white chocolate icing leaves an unforgettable impression on your taste buds. With every piece you experience a little piece of heaven that takes you into a world of pure culinary delights.

I hope you will try this amazing cake and if so, be sure to share the photos with me Instagram. Enjoy!

Other layered cakes you might want to try

Experience the perfect harmony of taste with our Poppy seed blueberry lemon cake. This delicious treat consists of a moist, lemon-infused cake topped with juicy blueberries and a delicious crunch of poppy seeds.

The Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake consists of four thin layers of vanilla and lemon sponge cake, filled with a generous amount of freshly made strawberry jam and covered with mascarpone and lemon glaze. The cake is so light and refreshing and bursting with summery flavor.

If you want a bold decadent grown up cake then this one is it Chocolate Strawberry Coffee Layer Cake is the one. With chocolate and coffee in perfect harmony and paired with a sweet subtle strawberry jam, this cake tastes like the richest and most succulent cake, perfect for gathering with friends.

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