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Fraisier Cake

Fraisier Cake

A delightful Fraisier Cake with layers of strawberries and cream, perfect for celebrations.
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 11 slices
Calories 440 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9-inch Springform Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • 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), plus more for decorating

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 that’s larger than the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan on the bottom of the pan. Clip the sides of the pan into place; trim the paper as needed.
  • Stir melted unsalted butter, neutral oil, and vanilla extract together in a liquid measuring cup.
  • Beat the eggs with the whisk attachment in a stand mixer on medium speed until foamy. Gradually mix in granulated sugar and kosher salt, then beat until lightened and voluminous.
  • Quickly pour in the oil mixture and beat until combined.
  • Sift cake flour and baking powder into the bowl. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  • Scrape the batter into the springform pan and bake until golden-brown and a tester inserted comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan for about 1 ½ hours.

Prepare for assembling

  • Select the most uniform strawberries, trim tops to sit flat, and cut them in half lengthwise.
  • Trim tops off remaining strawberries for the center of the cake.
  • Run a knife around the cake, unclasp the ring, and transfer the cake to a cutting board. Prepare the springform pan with parchment strips using cooking spray.

Make the cream

  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt in the stand mixer until just combined. Then beat until smooth.
  • Slowly pour in cold heavy cream and beat until it holds a soft peak. Do not over-whip.

Assemble and finish

  • Cut the cake in half crosswise and place the bottom layer in the prepared pan.
  • Line the strawberry halves around the edge of the cake and arrange trimmed whole strawberries on top.
  • Spread about 3 cups of the cream over the berries and gently tap the pan to settle the cream.
  • Top with the remaining cake layer and spread the remaining cream on top. Refrigerate until set.
  • Remove the ring from the pan, smooth the cream if needed, and decorate with additional strawberries.

Notes

Food-grade clear acetate can be used for the collar instead of parchment paper. The cake can be made a day ahead, and leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cream Cake, Fraisier Cake, French Dessert, Layer Cake, Strawberry Cake
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