Vanilla cake, strawberry buttercream, white chocolate drip, topped with edible flowers for a festive spring celebration.
# Components:
→ Vanilla Sponge
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
05 - 2 cups granulated sugar
06 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
→ Strawberry Buttercream
09 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
10 - 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
→ White Chocolate Drip
14 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
15 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
→ Decoration
16 - Assorted edible flowers
17 - Fresh strawberries, halved (optional)
# Method steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
03 - Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
04 - Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
06 - Divide batter evenly among pans. Smooth tops. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
08 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar. Incorporate strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Chill if necessary to firm.
09 - Place white chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
10 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting evenly. Repeat with remaining layers and cover entire cake. Chill for 20 minutes.
11 - Pour cooled chocolate drip along top edge, letting it cascade down the sides. Smooth top gently.
12 - Garnish with edible flowers and halved strawberries as desired.
