Three Layer Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream and Chocolate Glaze

Three Layer Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream and Chocolate Glaze

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Cake baking is hard, I’m not gonna lie. I honestly don’t know how cake bakers stay sane, and maybe they don’t, maybe behind the scenes they’re pulling their hair out, yelling screaming, even crying – or is that just me? When I picture a cake baker, I picture them calmly baking away, measuring sugar and sifting flour in a spotless white kitchen while humming along as they build a masterpiece. I suppose they find solace in piping frosting the same way I find solace in cranking out handmade fettuccine or chopping onions.

Category Sweets and Desserts

Recipe Ingredients

Vanilla Cake:

3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature

2-2/3 cups granulated sugar

9 egg whites, at room temperature

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons baking powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoons almond extract

Strawberry Buttercream:

5 large egg whites

1-1/4 cups

2 sticks butter + 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

½ cup strawberry puree

¼ teaspoon of salt

A few drops pink food coloring (optional)

Chocolate Glaze:

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

Sprinkles

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