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Strawberry Milky Way Cakes

Delightful strawberry sponge cakes layered with vanilla milk cream and topped with a shimmering galaxy glaze.

  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Strawberry Sponge Cakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Vanilla Milk Cream:
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • For the Galaxy Glaze Layer:
  • 1 cup white chocolate, melted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • White edible shimmer dust
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Fresh strawberry slices
  • White chocolate curls
  • Edible pearl sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in melted butter, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Whip heavy cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Cut the cake into rounds or rectangular portions and layer with the vanilla milk cream.
  8. Mix melted white chocolate, heavy cream, vanilla extract, a small amount of pink food coloring, and shimmer dust to create a glossy glaze.
  9. Drizzle the galaxy glaze over the cakes and allow it to set slightly.
  10. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, white chocolate curls, and edible pearl sprinkles before serving.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Protein: 5g