Strawberry Wedding Cake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop fresh strawberries for the puree.
  2. 2Chop fresh strawberries for the puree.
  3. 3Chop fresh strawberries for the puree.
  4. 4Cook the chopped strawberries in a saucepan until they break down and form a sauce.
  5. 5Cook the chopped strawberries in a saucepan until they break down and form a sauce.
  6. 6Cook the chopped strawberries in a saucepan until they break down and form a sauce.
  7. 7Pour the strawberry puree into a container and set aside.
  8. 8Pour the strawberry puree into a container and set aside.
  9. 9Pour the strawberry puree into a container and set aside.
  10. 10Add freeze-dried strawberries to a blender.
  11. 11Add freeze-dried strawberries to a blender.
  12. 12Add freeze-dried strawberries to a blender.
  13. 13Blend the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
  14. 14Blend the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
  15. 15Blend the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
  16. 16Combine all-purpose flour, freeze-dried strawberry powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  17. 17Combine all-purpose flour, freeze-dried strawberry powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  18. 18Combine all-purpose flour, freeze-dried strawberry powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  19. 19Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
  20. 20Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
  21. 21Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
  22. 22Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer.
  23. 23Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer.
  24. 24Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer.
  25. 25Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  26. 26Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  27. 27Add eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  28. 28Pour in vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  29. 29Pour in vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  30. 30Pour in vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  31. 31Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  32. 32Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  33. 33Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
  34. 34Add the strawberry puree to the cake batter and mix until incorporated.
  35. 35Add the strawberry puree to the cake batter and mix until incorporated.
  36. 36Add the strawberry puree to the cake batter and mix until incorporated.
  37. 37Prepare cake pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
  38. 38Prepare cake pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
  39. 39Prepare cake pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
  40. 40Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  41. 41Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  42. 42Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  43. 43Bake the cakes in the oven until cooked through.
  44. 44Bake the cakes in the oven until cooked through.
  45. 45Bake the cakes in the oven until cooked through.
  46. 46Chop white chocolate for the ganache.
  47. 47Chop white chocolate for the ganache.
  48. 48Chop white chocolate for the ganache.
  49. 49Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering.
  50. 50Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering.
  51. 51Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering.
  52. 52Pour the hot heavy cream over the chopped white chocolate in a bowl.
  53. 53Pour the hot heavy cream over the chopped white chocolate in a bowl.
  54. 54Pour the hot heavy cream over the chopped white chocolate in a bowl.
  55. 55Whisk until the white chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  56. 56Whisk until the white chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  57. 57Whisk until the white chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  58. 58Add freeze-dried strawberry powder and a splash of heavy cream to the white chocolate ganache.
  59. 59Add freeze-dried strawberry powder and a splash of heavy cream to the white chocolate ganache.
  60. 60Add freeze-dried strawberry powder and a splash of heavy cream to the white chocolate ganache.
  61. 61Whisk until the strawberry ganache is smooth and pink.
  62. 62Whisk until the strawberry ganache is smooth and pink.
  63. 63Whisk until the strawberry ganache is smooth and pink.
  64. 64Cover the ganache with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
  65. 65Cover the ganache with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
  66. 66Cover the ganache with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
  67. 67Once baked, remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely.
  68. 68Once baked, remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely.
  69. 69Once baked, remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely.
  70. 70Trim the tops of the cakes to create even layers.
  71. 71Trim the tops of the cakes to create even layers.
  72. 72Trim the tops of the cakes to create even layers.
  73. 73Wrap the cooled cake layers in plastic wrap and place them in the freezer.
  74. 74Wrap the cooled cake layers in plastic wrap and place them in the freezer.
  75. 75Wrap the cooled cake layers in plastic wrap and place them in the freezer.
  76. 76Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a stand mixer.
  77. 77Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a stand mixer.
  78. 78Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a stand mixer.
  79. 79Mix until smooth and creamy.
  80. 80Mix until smooth and creamy.
  81. 81Mix until smooth and creamy.
  82. 82Add room temperature butter to the cream cheese mixture and mix until light and fluffy.
  83. 83Add room temperature butter to the cream cheese mixture and mix until light and fluffy.
  84. 84Add room temperature butter to the cream cheese mixture and mix until light and fluffy.
  85. 85Melt a portion of the buttercream in the microwave and mix it back into the rest for a smooth, glossy finish.
  86. 86Melt a portion of the buttercream in the microwave and mix it back into the rest for a smooth, glossy finish.
  87. 87Melt a portion of the buttercream in the microwave and mix it back into the rest for a smooth, glossy finish.
  88. 88Whip the chilled strawberry ganache with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
  89. 89Whip the chilled strawberry ganache with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
  90. 90Whip the chilled strawberry ganache with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
  91. 91Place the first cake layer on a cake board on a turntable.
  92. 92Place the first cake layer on a cake board on a turntable.
  93. 93Place the first cake layer on a cake board on a turntable.
  94. 94Spread a layer of whipped strawberry ganache on top of the first cake layer.
  95. 95Spread a layer of whipped strawberry ganache on top of the first cake layer.
  96. 96Spread a layer of whipped strawberry ganache on top of the first cake layer.
  97. 97Add the second cake layer and repeat with the ganache.
  98. 98Add the second cake layer and repeat with the ganache.
  99. 99Add the second cake layer and repeat with the ganache.
  100. 100Place the third cake layer on top and spread a generous amount of cream cheese buttercream for the crumb coat.
  101. 101Place the third cake layer on top and spread a generous amount of cream cheese buttercream for the crumb coat.
  102. 102Place the third cake layer on top and spread a generous amount of cream cheese buttercream for the crumb coat.
  103. 103Apply a thin layer of buttercream all around the cake for the crumb coat.
  104. 104Apply a thin layer of buttercream all around the cake for the crumb coat.
  105. 105Apply a thin layer of buttercream all around the cake for the crumb coat.
  106. 106Smooth the crumb coat using an offset spatula and bench scraper.
  107. 107Smooth the crumb coat using an offset spatula and bench scraper.
  108. 108Smooth the crumb coat using an offset spatula and bench scraper.
  109. 109Apply a final, thicker layer of cream cheese buttercream to the entire cake.
  110. 110Apply a final, thicker layer of cream cheese buttercream to the entire cake.
  111. 111Apply a final, thicker layer of cream cheese buttercream to the entire cake.
  112. 112Use a bench scraper to smooth the sides of the cake.
  113. 113Use a bench scraper to smooth the sides of the cake.
  114. 114Use a bench scraper to smooth the sides of the cake.
  115. 115Use a ribbon scraper to create decorative vertical lines around the sides of the cake.
  116. 116Use a ribbon scraper to create decorative vertical lines around the sides of the cake.
  117. 117Use a ribbon scraper to create decorative vertical lines around the sides of the cake.
  118. 118Create a swirly top effect on the cake using an offset spatula.
  119. 119Create a swirly top effect on the cake using an offset spatula.
  120. 120Create a swirly top effect on the cake using an offset spatula.
  121. 121Pipe decorative borders on the top and bottom edges of the cake using a piping bag with a star tip.
  122. 122Pipe decorative borders on the top and bottom edges of the cake using a piping bag with a star tip.
  123. 123Pipe decorative borders on the top and bottom edges of the cake using a piping bag with a star tip.
  124. 124Apply white edible pearls around the sides of the cake for decoration.
  125. 125Apply white edible pearls around the sides of the cake for decoration.
  126. 126Apply white edible pearls around the sides of the cake for decoration.
  127. 127Sprinkle smaller white edible pearls on top of the cake.
  128. 128Sprinkle smaller white edible pearls on top of the cake.
  129. 129Sprinkle smaller white edible pearls on top of the cake.

Ingredients

  • fresh strawberries
  • fresh strawberries
  • fresh strawberries
  • freeze-dried strawberries
  • freeze-dried strawberries
  • freeze-dried strawberries
  • corn starch
  • corn starch
  • corn starch
  • granulated sugar
  • granulated sugar
  • granulated sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking powder
  • baking powder
  • white chocolate
  • white chocolate
  • white chocolate
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla extract
  • vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour
  • all-purpose flour
  • all-purpose flour
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • eggs
  • eggs
  • eggs
  • buttermilk
  • buttermilk
  • buttermilk
  • heavy cream
  • heavy cream
  • heavy cream
  • cream cheese
  • cream cheese
  • cream cheese
  • powdered sugar
  • powdered sugar
  • powdered sugar

Equipment

stand mixersaucepanblendermixing bowlswhiskcake pansovenhand mixerspatulacake turntableoffset spatulabench scraperpiping bag

Tips

  • For a smooth and glossy finish on the cream cheese buttercream, melt a portion of it and mix it back in.
  • To properly pipe, hold the piping bag with a hover motion and drop where you want to put it.