Description
A light, fluffy sponge layered with freshly whipped cream, inspired by the original rosemary’s bakery whipped cream cake.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Fresh berries or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
4. Mix in vanilla extract.
5. Warm the milk slightly, then slowly blend it into the batter.
6. Fold in the dry ingredients gently until combined.
7. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool cakes completely on a wire rack.
9. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread with cream, and add berries if desired.
11. Top with the second layer and cover the cake with remaining cream.
12. Garnish with extra berries or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Best served the same day for optimal freshness.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Avoid freezing after cream is added.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 95