How To Prepare Strawberry Smith Island Cake Recipe
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Serving Size: 8 slices
Equipment:
- 9-inch round cake pan,
- food processor,
- wire whisk
- electric mixer
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1/2 stick of butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract or paste
- Three large eggs, lightly beaten.
- 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries, sliced.
- 3/4 cup of heavy cream as needed
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract or paste
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Making Method
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350ºf. Grease and flour 3 9″ round cake pans or one 10″x15″ rectangle pan.
Step 2: Sift the flour, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl. Set Aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until light in color and fluffy, about 2 minutes on medium speed with an electric or stand mixer.
Add in beaten eggs one at a time mixing for about 30 seconds after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract or paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Step 4: On low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture alternating with heavy cream. Start and end with flour mixture. Beat just until the batter is smooth and completely mixed after each addition.
Step 5: Stir strawberries into cake batter , mixing just until incorporated.
Step 6: Spoon into prepped cake pans, spreading evenly over bottom of pan. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and dry.
Step 7: Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
Step 8: Prepare frosting by combining the heavy cream and vanilla, beating until soft peaks form. Spread over top of cooled cake.
Step 9: Dust with powdered sugar and cut into generous slices.
Nutrition Facts Of Strawberry Smith Island Cake Recipe
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1165 kcal |
| Total Fat | 58.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 36.1 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 175.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Sugar Alcohols | 0 g |
| Protein | 13. |
What Is Smith Island Cake Made Of?
Tasty flavors of vanilla and chocolate are the hallmark of this cake. It starts with a cream pie base, which is then soaked in sherry to give it that “Smith Island” flavor.
The batter is baked into a lightly golden brown crust and then topped with whipped cream frosting.
What Flavor Is The Original Smith Island Cake?
Smith Island Cake is traditionally made with layers of yellow cake, chocolate frosting, and a combination of chopped walnuts and almonds.
Who Made Original Smith Island Cake?
Mrs. Frances Kitching , the widow of a local blacksmith, who used to make it for friends and family when she was invited to their house during Christmas, she would always use leftover cake mix and left over strawberries.
Smith Island Cake is traditionally baked with sugar added to the batter. The sugar not only helps boost the flavor but also serves as breading for frying the cake pieces in butter until golden brown.
How Long Do Smith Island Cakes Last?
Smith Island Cakes are best enjoyed the day they are made. After that, they will keep in the refrigerator for 2 days.
For optimum flavor and texture, we recommend eating your Smith Island Cake within 3 days of delivery. Otherwise, you can bake it from frozen but do so at 325 degrees F until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Conclusion
The strawberry smith island cake recipe is one of the most delicious cakes you can make.
Strawberry smith island cake can be served with cream or ice cream and strawberry preserves and whipped cream.
You can enjoy it cold as an ice-cream cake or warm as a dessert after thawing at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
The filling adds great sweetness and flavor to this delicious cake recipe, making it extremely easy to make.
