Vanilla Cake + Balsamic Roasted Strawberry Buttercream
This elegant and flavorful dessert features layers of moist vanilla bean cake topped with the tangy and sweet richness of balsamic roasted strawberry buttercream. Finished with a garnish of roasted strawberries, it’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients:
Vanilla Bean Cake:
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
3/4 cup whole milk
Balsamic Roasted Strawberries:
6 cups sliced strawberries
1/4 cup light brown sugar
6 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Balsamic Roasted Strawberry Buttercream:
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
3/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
5-6 tbsp strawberry puree
Instructions:
1️⃣ Vanilla Bean Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 6-inch cake pans with butter, flour, and parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
4️⃣ Add Eggs: Reduce speed to low, adding eggs one at a time. Then, mix in vanilla bean paste.
5️⃣ Combine: With the mixer on low, alternate adding flour mixture and milk in 3 and 2 additions respectively.
6️⃣ Bake: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
7️⃣ Balsamic Roasted Strawberries: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
8️⃣ Roast Strawberries: Toss strawberries with sugar and balsamic vinegar, then spread evenly on the baking sheets. Roast for 30-35 minutes, until caramelized. Cool completely.
9️⃣ Strawberry Puree: Puree half of the strawberries in a blender, reserving the other half for topping.
🔟 Strawberry Buttercream: Beat butter on medium-high speed until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing after each addition. Add salt, vanilla bean paste, and strawberry puree one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
1️⃣1️⃣ Assemble Cake: Level the cakes. Attach the first cake layer to a cake board with a small amount of buttercream. Layer with frosting, repeating for the second layer.
1️⃣2️⃣ Crumb Coat: Frost the entire cake with a thin layer of buttercream and chill for 20 minutes. Finish frosting as desired, and top with the roasted strawberries.
Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors from the vanilla cake, tangy strawberries, and rich buttercream! 🍓🍰
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