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Strawberry & Caramel Cake

A simple celebration cake featuring a light sponge cake soaked with milk, layered with caramelized condensed milk, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for birthdays and special occasions.

Ingredients
    For the Sponge Cake
  • 4 large eggs (or 5 small eggs)
  • 90 g sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 30 ml oil
  • 90 g cake flour, sifted
  • Butter, for greasing the pan
    • For the Cream
  • 200 g whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1½ tbsp vanilla essence
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
    • For the Syrup
  • 200 ml milk
  • Optional: simple syrup made from water and sugar
    • For Assembly
  • 150 g caramelized condensed milk (dulce de leche)
  • Fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Prepared whipped cream
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the Sponge Cake Batter
    • Preheat the oven to 165°C (330°F).
    • Grease a cake pan with butter.
    • Add the eggs and sugar to a large bowl.
    • Beat until light, fluffy, and increased in volume.
    • Add the vanilla essence.
    • Add the oil.
    • Mix for a few more seconds.
  2. 2
    Add the Flour
    • Sift the cake flour.
    • Add it gradually to the egg mixture.
    • Fold gently using a spatula.
    • Use circular motions from bottom to top to maintain the airy texture.
  3. 3
    Bake the Sponge Cake
    • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
    • Bake at 165°C (330°F) until the toothpick test comes out clean.
    • Remove from the oven.
    • Allow the sponge cake to cool completely.
  4. 4
    Prepare the Cream
    • Add the whipping cream to a bowl.
    • Add the sugar.
    • Add the vanilla essence.
    • Add the lemon zest.
    • Add the sour cream.
    • Whisk until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
    • A hand whisk or mixer can be used.
  5. 5
    Syrup the Sponge Cake
    • Once the sponge cake has completely cooled, pour the milk evenly over it.
    • Allow the sponge to absorb the liquid.
    • Alternatively, use a simple sugar syrup if preferred.
  6. 6
    Add the Caramel Layer
    • Spread the caramelized condensed milk evenly over the soaked sponge cake.
    • Cover the entire surface with a smooth layer.
  7. 7
    Add the Cream
    • Spread the whipped cream mixture over the caramel layer.
    • Smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
  8. 8
    Decorate with Strawberries
    • Slice the fresh strawberries.
    • Arrange them generously over the cream layer.
    • Decorate as desired.
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    Refrigerate the cake before serving. Slice and enjoy.
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