Description
The Strawberry Chamomile Naked Cake is a celebration of spring flavors, combining the juicy sweetness of fresh strawberries with the calming floral notes of chamomile. This stunning dessert is not only visually appealing but also a delight to the palate, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, weddings, or simply enjoying on a sunny afternoon. With its elegant layers and light chamomile cream, this cake is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a well-deserved indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup high-quality strawberry jam
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Honey for drizzling
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 chamomile tea bags
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat together canola oil, Greek yogurt, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined. Gently fold in strawberry jam.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 28–30 minutes until set. Cool completely on racks.
- To make chamomile cream: Simmer heavy cream with chamomile tea bags. Chill after steeping. Then beat with cream cheese and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering cooled cakes with honey drizzle and chamomile cream between each layer topped with sliced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg