Billington’s

Strawberry Cake

Strawberry Cake

Recipe Submitted By: bakingmad

This recipe for a Strawberry polka dot cake is bang on trend. Ideal for garden tea parties, an elegant afternoon tea or sophisticated birthday lunch. Serve on your best china for a wonderful retro feel.

Preparation Time 30 minutes
Baking Time 20 minutes
Portions 8
Skill Level Easy
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Strawberry Cake Ingredients

300 grams Butter
300 grams Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's) Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's)
6 Free Range Eggs (beaten) Free Range Eggs
300 grams Self Raising White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly) Self Raising White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly)
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Nielsen Massey) Vanilla Extract (Nielsen Massey)
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Additional Ingredients

To decorate

2 tbsp Strawberry Jam
2 sachet Strawberry Flavour Icing Sugar (Silver Spoon Create) Strawberry Flavour Icing Sugar (Silver Spoon Create)
200 grams Butter
Silver Spoon Create Straberry Flavoured Buttons
 

This recipe uses

  • Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's)
  • Free Range Eggs
  • Self Raising White Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly)
  • Vanilla Extract (Nielsen Massey)
  • Strawberry Flavour Icing Sugar (Silver Spoon Create)

How to make Strawberry Cake

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  1. Heat the oven to 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas 4. Line 2x 18cm/7in round sponge tins with baking parchment. method tip
  2. Place the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs a little at a time until smooth, adding a little flour if the mixture curdles. method tip
  3. Stir in the flour, baking powder and lemon extract or rind until smooth. method tip
  4. Divide the mixture equally between the two cake tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and just firm to the touch. Allow to cool completely method tip
  5. Make up the icing as directed on the packet, adding the butter to make a soft butter cream. method tip
  6. Spread a little jam and butter cream mixture between the two cakes and sandwich together.
  7. Spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with Silver Spoon Strawberry Flaoured Buttons. method tip
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