Strawberry Mint Split Cake

A Strawberry Mint Split Cake sounds like a refreshing and unique dessert! Combining the sweetness of strawberries with the cool, fresh touch of mint, this cake would be perfect for spring or summer. Here’s how you can make it:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with milk + 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped

For the Strawberry Mint Filling:

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A few drops of mint extract (or a few extra mint leaves for a fresh twist)

For Garnish:

• Fresh strawberries
• Fresh mint leaves
• Optional: Strawberry syrup or puree for drizzling

Instructions:

video instructions available below
Instructions