Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Cream Frosting Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you put Cool Whip between cake layers? ›

You are only limited by your imagination! You can add ganache, whipped cream, fresh fruit, pastry cream, or any type of filling like you would put in a pastry or pie. I've even used layers of cheesecake between cake layers.

For Filling: Whip cream, add sugar and vanilla. Beat until thick. For Frosting: In medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips, cream and butter. Stir over medium heat until smooth.

Always refrigerate any cake with a frosting that contains eggs or egg whites, or one that has whipped-cream frosting or any type of filling — be it whipped cream, custard, fruit or mousse.

Filling: Filling is what goes between the cake layers. Cakes can be filled with frosting (like in this tutorial), mousse, ganache, whipped cream, fruit preserves, custard, and more. Frosting: Aside from being used as a filling, buttercream frosting is used to decorate the outside top and sides of the cake.

Whipped cream will hold for 2 to 3 hours in most cases, although this time is shortened in warmer weather. The point is that unless you are making your topping more than a couple of hours ahead, you don't need to worry about your whipped cream deflating.

cream cheese or whipped cream in your icing, do not leave the cake out at room temperature. Instead, cover it and place in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Add a little dairy.

If you want to take it to the next level, fold in some freshly whipped cream (whipped cream from a canister will turn to liquid, so make sure you whip the cream yourself) for an ultra delicate texture. If you want to add a little bit of tanginess and creaminess, whip in some softened cream cheese.

Adding something rich and creamy is perfect for adding moisture and rich flavor: Adding some sour cream, yogurt or even mayonnaise will add a more dense, rich flavor (as a side note, there was a very popular cake made in the 70's and the secret ingredient was mayonnaise!).

Use milk instead of water

Most box cake recipes will tell you to add water to the mix. Instead, try adding milk using the same proportions. This will make the cake richer and creamier because it ups the fat content. You can even use buttermilk here for a pleasant tang.

Put some pudding in the mix: Add a small box of pudding mix in with the cake mix. (Don't make the pudding.) The mix adds additional flavor, moistness, and a denser texture.

Does adding an extra egg make cake more moist? ›

Boxed cake mixes tend to be lighter in consistency, but if you're craving that thicker, moister, denser cake, then all you have to do is add an extra egg to your mix. The additional fat in the egg yolk helps create a more tender and moist cake that is full of flavor.

For chemically-leavened cakes — that is, cakes calling for baking powder or baking soda — it's OK if you don't remember to add the eggs until the end. Martina says, “Late in the mixing stage, eggs will incorporate better if you lightly beat them before adding to the batter.

Yes, you can substitute milk for water when preparing SuperMoist cake mixes, however, the cake may be slightly drier than if prepared with water. Also keep in mind that milk will add calories and change the nutrition slightly.

Simple syrup is a water & sugar combination, cooked together into a syrup. It is often used in co*cktails, or iced beverages such as lemonade or iced coffee. But it is also delicious used on layer cakes to add moisture. Simple syrup is also popular for fruitcakes since they tend to be on the drier side.

Adding 1 basic ingredient – cream of tartar – provides sturdy structure and gives this frosting staying power. Still Lusciously Creamy! Unlike pudding mixes, adding cream of tartar doesn't alter the flavor of cool whip.

If you're making a stacked dessert with whipped cream, and the recipe calls for a particular stabilizer, it's best to use what is recommended. If you must make a substitution, Instant ClearJel is still the best choice, but cornstarch, crème fraîche, mascarpone, and plain yogurt will all work well too.

Whipped cream makes a delicious cake frosting, but it's not the easiest to work with. Common problems include melting, leaking, or the inability to hold up heavier cake layers. However, there are ways around this by adding stabilizers to thicken the finished whipped cream.