Two pink cake layers are delicately flavored with strawberry Nesquik, frosted with cream cheese frosting, and filled with a sturdy whipped cream, making this a perfect summertime dessert.
Ingredients
Cake:
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup strawberry-flavored milk powder (such as Nesquik)
4 eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 drops red food coloring, or as desired
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 pinches salt, divided
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
Whipped Cream Filling:
2 cups cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla-flavored pudding mix
2 tablespoons whole milk, or more as needed
¾ cup chopped fresh strawberries
Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup shortening
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners’ sugar
Directions