Linderhof


Gardening, Cooking and Decorating on the Prairie of Kansas


Welcome to Linderhof, our 1920's home on the prairie, where there's usually something in the oven, flowers in the garden for tabletops and herbs in the garden for cooking. Where, when company comes, the teapot is always on and there are cookies and cakes to share in the larder.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

The Perfect Easter Dessert - Strawberry Layer Cake

Easter is spring and spring desserts often involve strawberries. This strawberry layer cake is a great dessert. In fact, the perfect dessert for Easter.

Cake cut into two pieces and then layered with strawberry jam, sliced strawberries and whipped cream.
The whole slathered with whipped cream and decorated with three prefect strawberries, sliced and fanned out. The perfect topper for a great summer and Easter dessert.
It's not a hard cake to make and The Lunch Bunch gave it rave reviews last Tuesday. And if they give it rave reviews, it truly is a great cake.

We love Foodie Fridays sponsored by our friend Michael, at Designs by Gollum. It is always amazing at the good food that shows up on Foodie Fridays. Visit her site and see her magnificent "April in Paris" spread.

25 comments:

Kathy's Red Door Welcome said...

Your cake looks yummy. I'm in the mood for cake.

susan said...

I really wish I had waited until morning to start looking at Foodie Friday--now I'm hungry. You are right--Strawberries and Easter just go together! It looks wonderful!

Nancy Jane said...

Now I need strawberries! Have a very Happy Easter...Nancy

Deanna said...

Oh that cake looks so good and refreshing!

Mary Bergfeld said...

That's one fine looking cake, Martha.
Our strawberries are not very good at this time of year, so i'll bookmark this until we can get berries with better flavor.

Unknown said...

Strawberries and creme cake! Doesn't get any better!

Thanks so much!
~Really Rainey~

Nancy Yoakum said...

Oh martha! I'm so glad you shared this recipe! I was going to give you a hard time for mentioning it, and then not posting the recipe. Whew! Now you are safe! I hope you have a fabulous Easter weekend with your family!

Hugs, Nancy :)

Joyce said...

Now how can I diet when you tempt me with such a delicious cake and I have not had any breakfast yet:)
Joyce

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

YUMMY!

teacup said...

Martha.......Fabulous cake, looks great.

I just might make one soon myself. have a happy Easter.

Erica

The Bloom Girls said...

YUMMY! Strawberries are awesome. Now I am hungry for cake! Have a great Easter!

Blessings to you and yours!

Karyn

Anonymous said...

Hi Martha! I would love a piece of your cake! It's lovely! Oh, that's a great idea about making the cookie a backside!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

imjacobsmom said...

Another delish cake recipe I really could go for this! I'm off to Sam's Club this afternoon. I'll have to add strawberries to my list! ~ Robyn

Susan @ The Good Life! said...

oooo that's pretty! We love strawberries in our house! We will have to have strawberries after Easter dinner now!

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

Man this looks good! How far ahead can you make this?

Kristen said...

I love all the layers inside - very pretty!

Rattlebridge Farm said...

I have been searching for our Easter dessert--this looks perfect! I hope you have a lovely holiday!

Martha said...

The cake can be made a couple of days ahead actually but the put together can't be done until the day of the event. I did it in the morning -- had company for lunch and then served the rest to company for dinner -- it was fine at dinner time.

Martha said...

The cake can be made a couple of days ahead actually but the put together can't be done until the day of the event. I did it in the morning -- had company for lunch and then served the rest to company for dinner -- it was fine at dinner time.

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Strawberries are my favourite food! They are the one thing I would have to have if stranded on a desert island. And to combine them with cake...well...yum!

Did your box arrive safely??

Sara's Sweet Surprise said...

I've been on a blogging break a medical hiatus...so now, I've been enjoying the stroll through posts I've missed.
First, yes indeed that cake is the "perfect Easter dessert!"
Now, please...where did you find the (white) soup tureens featured in your tablescape?
They're sooo lovely. Hubs and I are avid soup eaters. These would be the right size for us.

The kitty fountain with goldfish at her feet....DELIGHTFUL!

I have an Easter treat you'll enjoy, stroll on over.

Sweet wishes,
Sara

Southerncook said...

Oh my, I wanted to dive right in and take a bite. It looks amazing.

Carolyn

laurie said...

dang that looks good. i'm serving warm brownies with raspberries but your dessert looks much more spring-like than mine will.

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Your cake sounds delighful and easy to make! It would also be wonderful when the local fresh strawberries are in season this June! A keeper for sure :)

Lori (All That Splatters) said...

I love just about anything strawberry. What a great-looking cake, Martha!