Layered white cake with a hint of lemon filled with strawberry whipped cream and strawberry jam.
Is it finally spring? There are days I wake up and walk outside and it feels as though winter is still lingering. But today, today was 80 degrees, and tomorrow and the next day. I think we have finally jumped over the hump and spring is in the air. Trees are filled with buds, leaves and flowers. The cherry blossoms are coming to an end, sometimes it looks as though it's raining flowers. But lilacs are budding, roses are beginning to emerge and sweet fragrant flowers fill the air all around.
Layers of delicate white cake and strawberry whipped cream.
That spring air definitely puts some pep in your step and makes you want to be outside to take walks, start the garden and head to the Farmer's Market. Strawberries are just starting to pop up, not quite locally for me in Portland but some beautiful ones from California. This is the big kickoff and hopes that summer is just around the corner. I'm ready to start planting my garden, long days, BBQs and endless time with friends and family.
Sometimes bloggers like to get together, virtually and put together quite the party. Like our last one that highlighted carrots. Today I'm joined by over 90 bloggers sharing all things strawberry...because #straweberriesarethejam , follow that hashtag on Instagram for the most beautiful feed you'll ever see!
Layers of delicate white cake and strawberry whipped cream.
I could eat strawberries by the bucket, I will sit and pick them all summer long from my garden. The sweetest, and most delectable strawberries in all the world! When I think about strawberries, I immediately think of strawberries and cream, a natural and perfect combination that is classic and never disappoints. I took one of my favorite cake recipes, made some tweaks and filled it with the simplest strawberry whipped cream and homemade strawberry jam. Easy enough for a backyard BBQ or elegant enough for a formal dinner party. Not fussy, just a perfect simple cake. I hope you give it a try! I love seeing your creations be sure to tag me on Instagram @CosettesKitchen or post on my Facebook Page. You can find a list of the bloggers and links to their amazing recipes below and be sure to follow the hashtag #strawberriesarethejam for loads of inspiration!
xoxo
Cosette
A list of the amazing bloggers contributing to our fabulous strawberry party:
| Rebecca and Ruth Bloom | @squaremealroundtable | Roasted Balsamic Strawberry Pavlova | http://www.squaremealroundtable.com/recipes/balsamic-roasted-strawberry-pavlova |
| Joy Huang | @joyosity | Strawberry Matcha Cream Cheese Tart | |
| Jenny Kaicher | @catgrammer | strawberry & cheese danish | |
| Annie Garcia | @WhatAnniesEating | Vegan Strawberry + Basil Ice Cream | WhatAnniesEating.com |
| Michele Di Pietro | @MangiaWithMichele | Bruschetta w/ Spicy Strawberry Tomato Jam, Goat Cheese & Basil | https://www.instagram.com/mangiawithmichele/ |
| Heifa Odeh | @fufuinthekitchen | Vegan Strawberry Banana Ice cream Sandwiches | www.fufuskitchen.com/vegan-strawberry-ice-cream-sandwich |
| Natalie Popkave | @beeandthebaker |
Strawberry Pie - Red wine soaked strawberries with black peppercorn
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| Emily Wilson | @thishealthytable | Strawberry Tahini Short Cake | https://thishealthytable.com/blog/strawberry-tahini-short-cake |
| Becca Rea-Holloway | @floursinyourhair | Strwaberry Milk Donuts | https://www.floursinyourhair.com/recipes/strawberry-milk-donuts |
| Kate Wood | @katie_clova | Strawberry Icebox Pie | thewoodandspoon.com/strawberry-icebox-pie/ |
| Marcia Smart | @smartinthekitchen | Rustic Strawberry Galette | https://smartinthekitchen.com/2017/07/rustic-strawberry-galette/ |
| Mimi Newman | @miminew | strawberry-jam filled brioche donuts | https://www.theherbandspoon.com/baking/jelly-doughnut/ |
| Irena Steinjan | @flottelottehaan | Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches | www.flottelotte.eu |
| Cyn Robinson | @betterwitbiscuits | Strawberry Cobbler | https://www.betterwithbiscuits.com/2018/04/25/strawberry-cobbler/ |
| Samantha Gutmanis | @mykitchenlove | Strawberry Rhubarb Tart | http://www.mykitchenlove.com/rhubarb-strawberry-tart/ |
| Shannon McDowell | @rumblyinmytumbly_ | Strawberry Scones | www.rumblytumbly.com |
| Michelle C | @siftandsimmer | Rose Strawberry Hibiscus Mille Crepe Cake | |
| Ari Laing | @wellseasonedstudio | Classic vanilla layer cake with mascarpone buttercream and fresh strawberries | |
| Jean Choi | @whatggmaate | No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (Paleo, Vegan) | https://whatgreatgrandmaate.com/strawberry-no-bake-cheesecake-bars-paleo-vegan |
| Sami Romansky | @moreicingthancake | Strawberry, Balsamic & Black Pepper Babka | moreicingthancake.com |
| Marianne Madison | @my.recipe.addiction | Strawberry Vanilla Bean Cake | |
| Kristina Cho | @eatchofood | Strawberry Basil Glazed Donuts | eatchofood.com |
| Brandi | @cocoaandsalt | Strawberry Pistachio Tart | www.cocoaandsalt.com |
| Paula | @gobblethecook | Strawberry Fraisier | |
| Enrica Monzani | @asmallkitcheningenoa | Italian Riviera strawberries salad | www.asmallkitcheningenoa.com |
| Maren Ellingboe | @marenkiersti | Angel Food Cake with Whipped Cream & Strawberries | www.marenellingboe.com |
| Nicole Perry | @amodestfeast | Greek Yogurt With Crispy Quinoa and Roasted Strawberries | |
| Marie Roffey | @sugarsaltmagic | Strawberry Mousse Tart | https://www.sugarsaltmagic.com/strawberry-mousse-tart |
| kate aliberti | @kaaliberti | Strawberry Rhubarb Pie | x |
| Kate Ramos | @holajalapeno | Strawberry Pink Peppercorn Margarita | http://www.holajalapeno.com/2017/04/strawberry-pink-peppercorn-margarita.html |
| Annie D'Souza | @worthypause | Strawberry-Basil Shrub Cocktail | https://www.worthypause.com/blog/2016/12/strawberry-basil-shrub-cocktail |
| Jo Harrington | @jojoromancer | TBD strawberry pie | |
| Tia Lilley | @hotdishingitout | Panna Cotta with Strawberry Jelly | https://www.hotdishingitout.com/blog/2018/04/25/panna-cotta-strawberry-jelly |
| Karen Carbone | @whatskarencooking | Strawberry Eton Mess | www.whatskarencooking.com |
| Sam Sabol | @samsabol | Baked Brie with spicy strawberry compote | |
| Amanda Samuels | @figsandflour | Shrimp Tacos with Strawberry Apricot Salsa | https://figsandflour.com/2016/06/16/shrimp-tacos-with-apricot-strawberry-salsa/ |
| Elsa Hannaford | @piegirlbakes | Strawberry ginger pie | https://piegirlbakes.com/2017/06/10/strawberry-ginger-pie/ |
| Helen Nugent | @batterednbaked | Strawberry pie TBA | |
| Kylie Mazon | @cookingwithcocktailrings | Basil Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake | cookingwithcocktailrings.com |
| Patricia Rivero | @cooking.again | Chocolate meringue with white chocolate moisse and strawberries. | http://reencontrandomeconlacocina.wordpress.com |
| Denisse Salinas | @lepetitchefsb | Strawberry Orange Blossom Tartlets | lepetiteats.com |
| Maia Paul | @thecookbooknerd | Strawberry, goat cheese and basil Schiacciata | |
| Rebecca Clark | @mamaclarkskitchen | French Strawberry Tart | |
| Amisha Gurbani | @thejamlab | TBD | www.thejamlab.co |
| Niki Smalec | @cleanplateclb | Mini strawberry Bundt cakes with lemon glaze | www.cleanplateclb.com |
| Jessica | @effyeahfood | TBD | www.effyeahfood.com |
| Sónia Pereira | @thehealthysins | Coconut flour Crepes topped with fresh strawberries and coconut yogurt | www.thehealthysins.com |
| Sylvie Charles | @justdatesyrup | strawberry date syrup oat crumble | www.justdatesyrup.com |
| Kasey Goins | @well_fedsoul | Strawberry Almond Mascarpone Cake | https://well-fedsoul.com |
| Jennifer Huang | @jenniferluhuang@gamil.com | Strawberry and Mascarpone Creme Crepe Cake | |
| Katherine Turro | @katherineinbrooklyn | Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream | www.katherineinbrooklyn.com/blog/roasted-strawberry-balsamic-ice-cream |
| Leanne Combden | @crumbtopbaking | Strawberry Chia Jam Oat Bars | https://www.crumbtopbaking.com/strawberry-chia-jam-oat-bars/ |
| Marianne Lynn | @mariannes_kitchen | Strawberry Madeleines | www.mariannecooks.com |
| Jennifer Caroff | @foodsoulutions | Strawberry Soup (savory and sweet) | www.foodsoulutions.com |
| jess larson | @playswellwithbutter | strawberry salad with goat cheese, grilled chicken, & maple balsamic vinaigrette | |
| Melissa Cortina | @melissalcortina | Pickled Green Strawberries | bavettemeat.com |
| Becky Sue Wilberding | @bakingthegoods | Mini Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes | http://bakingthegoods.com/2018/04/24/mini-strawberry-lemon-cupcakes/ |
| Cristina Manjon | @fortyninefigs | Strawberries and Cream Paris-Brest | |
| Ginger Smith | @lemonthymeandginger | Strawberry Basil No Churn Ice Cream | http://lemonthymeandginger.com/strawberry-no-churn-ice-cream |
| Wendy Aceto | @theciaofandiary | Strawberry Tarts | |
| Clemence Gossett | @gourmandisela | Strawberry Pistachio Salad | http://thegourmandiseschool.com/?recipe=strawberry-pistachio-and-arugula-salad |
| Bebe Carminito | @champagneandcookies | Strawberry & Sesame Whole Wheat Pop Tarts with Strawberry Tahini Glaze | https://www.champagneandcookies.net |
| Fiona McCabe | @made_fromscratch | Roasted strawberry and basil ice cream | |
| Lisa McDaniel | @tinykitchencapers | Strawberries and Cream Pound Cake | http://www.tinykitchencapers.com/strawberries-and-cream-pound-cake/ |
| Kirsten Schimoler | @ritualsofthekitchen |
Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb & Ginger Compote, Yogurt & Fresh Berries
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| Ruth Tam | @rushyama | Mini Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Ganache | http://cooktildelicious.com/mini-chocolate-cake-strawberry-ganache/ |
| Jessie Sheehan | @jessiesheehanbakes | strawberry basil turnovers | https://www.jessiesheehanbakes.com/2018/04/25/strawberry-basil-turnovers/ |
| Nadia Hubbi & Deana Kabakibi | @sweetpillarfood | TBD | www.sweetpillarfood.com |
| Joanna Kulma | @asiakulma | strawberry & pistachio galette | |
| Annie Campbell | @annielcampbell | Strawberry Pavlova | annie-campbell.com |
| Majed ali | @thecinnaman | Rose Hibiscus Strawberry Icebox Pie | http://thecinnaman.com/rose-hibiscus-strawberry-icebox-pie/ |
| Lindsay Surowitz | @weeknightbite | TBD | |
| Shahla Rashid | @myberkeleykitchen | Strawberry Kale Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette | www.myberkeleykitchen.com |
| Elizabeth Van Lierde | @college_housewife | http://thecollegehousewife.com/ | |
| Thida Bevington | @thida.bevington | Strawberry galette | |
| Kim Pawell | @somethingnewfordinner | Watermelon, Tomato and Strawberry Salad with Burrata | |
| Kaitlyn Guarini | @currentmoodfood | Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Cake | https://www.aspicyperspective.com/farmstand-fresh/ |
| Anam Khan | @anamazingappetite | Vanilla Strawberry Tart | https://www.anamazingappetite.com/ |
| Denise Browning | @easyanddelish | Strawberry Brigadeiros | http://www.easyanddelish.com/strawberry-brigadeiros/ |
| Mary Kasprzak | @blossomtostem | Mezcal Lime Strawberry Pavlova | https://www.blossomtostem.net |
| Candace Nelson | @candacenelson | Strawberry Shortcakes | |
| Bella Karragiannidis | @ful.filled | Lilac Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes with Greek Yogurt Whipped Cream | https://www.ful-filled.com |
| Donna Shin | @bappygirl | Strawberry Spinach Almond Salad | bappygirlyum.blogspot.com |
| Michelle M | @glykiazoisweetlife | http://www.glykiazoisweetlife.com | |
| Rezel Kealoha | @rezelkealoha | Rose Poached Strawberries with Thyme Flowers | http://www.rezelkealoha.com/recipes/apple-cider-rose-poached-strawberries/ |
| Sam Adler | @frostingandfettuccine | Strawberry Basil layer cake with strawberry simple syrup | http://frostingandfettuccine.com |
| Daniela Gerson | @ChefDanielaGerson |
Mascarpone Tart ~ Strawberries & Candied Pecans ~ Pretzel Crust
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| Uschi Ernst | @dukkah_queen | Rhubarb crumble with strawberries | |
| Plum Lucky | @plumluckypiepi | Strawberry elderflower pie with strawberry crust | |
| Ellen Gray | @nomoremrnicepie | Fresh Strawberry Pie | http://www.nomoremrnicepie.com |
| Jordan Elbaum | @pricklyfresh | Strawberry Burratta Kale Salad with Pistachio & Lemon Vinaigrette | http://www.pricklyfresh.com/summer-strawberry-burratta-kale-salad/ |
| Jess & Margarita | @farmandcoastcookery | Strawberry & Thyme Shortcake | http://www.farmandcoastcookery.com/blog/ |
| Stephanie Ibarra | @ChiPieDesserts | Strawberry Hand Pies | |
| Nilufar Kayhani | @lifeasalotus | lifeasalotus.com/blog | |
| Katie Olsen | @katiebirdbakes | Strawberry Crumble Bars | https://www.katiebirdbakes.com/strawberry-crumble-bars |
| Valerie Six | @sixsnippets | Strawberry Fool | www.sixsnippets.com |
| Prep Time | 30 minutes |
| Cook Time | 45 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
Lemon White Cake
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 large lemon zested
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Strawberry Whipped Cream
Ingredients
Lemon White Cake
Strawberry Whipped Cream
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter + flour a (3) 6" (3" deep) cake rounds.
- In stand mixer, mix eggs, vanilla, lemon zest and sugar until blended and smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder + salt on low speed.
- Finally add the oil and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, be sure to scrape down sides and bottom. Batter will be thick.
- Divide the batter equally among the 3 cake pans.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Remove when done, let cool and remove cakes from pans to allow to fully cool.
Whipped Cream
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, attach your whisk attachment and pour your heavy cream in the bowl.
- Whip cream to almost stiff peaks on high speed, just before peaks stiffen, add your strawberry jam and salt, continue to whisk.
- Whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Assembly
- Place a dollop of whipped cream on your cake plate or cake board.
- Place one cake round on top of dollop the spread a generous amount of whipped cream and spread. Place a about a heaping tablespoon of jam in the center.
- Place next round on top and repeat with the 3rd layer.
- Spread whipped cream on top and sides of cake and smooth.
- Decorate with strawberries and serve.
Recipe Notes
If you don't have 6" cake rounds:
9x13 pan ~ 30-35 minutes
bundt ~ 60 minutes
9" rounds ~ 30 minutes
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Once the mixture warmed up and began to boil, I added some cornstarch to thicken the sauce quickly. A natural thickener is lemon, but I since I wanted this to thicken quickly, cornstarch was a better way to go. I let the mixture cool before I went ahead making the ice cream. 
