Description
This Pisces Cake is a layered vanilla sponge cake with fresh strawberry cream frosting, perfect for birthdays or dreamy celebrations. Topped with berries and flowers, it’s the ultimate romantic and soft aesthetic dessert for the Pisces zodiac sign.
Ingredients
For the vanilla sponge cake:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 cup whole milk
For the strawberry cream frosting:
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2 cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup heavy cream (as needed)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
For decorating:
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Fresh strawberries, halved
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Edible flowers or baby’s breath (ensure they’re safe for food contact)
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Optional: rose petals for a soft, Pisces vibe
Instructions
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Make the cake layers:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line 3–4 round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
Alternate adding flour mix and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
Divide batter between pans and bake 22–28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. -
Make the frosting:
Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Fold in finely chopped strawberries. Add cream as needed for a spreadable consistency. -
Assemble the cake:
Place one layer on a stand, spread strawberry frosting, and repeat for remaining layers.
Apply a rustic layer of frosting around the outside—no need for perfection (naked cake style).
Top with fresh strawberries and florals.
Notes
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Keep the strawberries chopped small to avoid making the frosting too runny.
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Chill the cake if the frosting softens too much.
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You can color the sponge pastel pink or purple for an extra Pisces-themed look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Birthday Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
