Heavenly Strawberry Swirl Cake

Ingredients

Cake Batter:
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 4-5 drops red liquid food coloring

Strawberry Swirl:
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves

Buttercream Frosting (optional):
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a round 8-inch cake pan. Set aside.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of cake flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add 3 egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry extract.

5. Combine the Batters:
- Alternately add the dry mixture and 1/2 cup of milk to the creamed butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour blend. Mix until just combined.

6. Add Color:
- Stir in 4-5 drops of red liquid food coloring until the batter reaches a desired pink hue.

7. Create the Swirl:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Spoon 1/4 cup of strawberry jam over the batter, using a knife or skewer to create a swirl pattern.
- Cover with the remaining batter and swirl again gently.

8. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Optional Frosting:
- For frosting, beat 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy. Frost the completely cooled cake.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Strawberry Cake, Swirl Cake, Pink Dessert, Strawberry Jam, Buttercream Cake, Party Dessert, Oven Baked Cake, Sponge Cake, Buttercream Frosting, Vanilla Cake

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,400 calories

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