Skinny Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe | Simple Nourished Living (2024)

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This Skinny Strawberry Cream Cake is one I made last year, but never got around to posting. It's a winner in my book.

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Skinny Strawberry Cake

Easy and delicious, I think I prefer it to traditional strawberry shortcake.

Recipe Notes

I used cake mix to keep this skinny strawberry cake quick and easy.

If you prefer a cake made from scratch, this skinny buttermilk cake would work well.

I used real whipped cream in this skinny strawberry cake too.

Truwhip (natural whipped topping) is another alternative, but when I calculated the Points, it came out the same using it as the whipped cream, so I opted for the real thing since I think it tastes better and I had some heavy cream in fridge, ready and waiting.

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Skinny Strawberry Cream Cake

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Strawberry Cake?

By keeping the servings small, you can enjoy a slice of this skinny strawberry cake for 193 calories and:

8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
8 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
8 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!

The more I focus on slowing down and really savoring my sweet indulgences, the more I realize a little serving of dessert is all my body really wants, or needs.

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Skinny Strawberry Cake Recipe

Light white cake layered with strawberries and whipped cream, this skinny strawberry cake is a winner.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time35 minutes mins

Total Time55 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 10

Calories: 193

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces white or vanilla cake mix (½ of an 18-ounce package)
  • 1 egg white
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 ounces plain non-fat yogurt (½ of a 6-ounce container)
  • ¼ cup strawberry all-fruit preserves melted
  • 1-½ cups whipped cream (¾ cup heavy cream whipped with 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar to make 1-½ cups or natural whipped topping such as Truwhip)
  • 1 pint strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced

Instructions

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Coat an 8-inch round baking pan with cooking spray, then dust it with flour.

  • In a large bowl beat 9 ounces of cake mix (about ½ an 18-oz. package), the egg white, water, oil, vanilla and 3 ounces yogurt with an electric mixer (affiliate link) until well blended, 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes.

  • Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the cake from the pan and place it on the rack to cool completely.

  • Split the cooled cake horizontally into 2 layers. (I use a thin serrated bread knife.)

  • Place the bottom layer cut side up on a cake plate. Spread ½ the preserves over the bottom layer. Cover with half the whipped cream or whipped topping and half the strawberries.

  • Top with the remaining layer, cut side down. Coat with the remaining preserves and whipped topping.

  • Arrange the remaining strawberries over the top.

Recipe Notes

Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

8 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

8 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Skinny Strawberry Cake Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 /10th cake recipe)

Calories 193Calories from Fat 56

% Daily Value*

Fat 6.2g10%

Carbohydrates 31.4g10%

Fiber 0.7g3%

Protein 2.5g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: strawberry cream cake, strawberry layer cake

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*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

This video shows another way to make low carb strawberry cake:

If you like this skinny strawberry cake, you might also like:

  • Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
  • Weight Watchers Frozen Strawberry Layer Cake
  • Skinny Strawberry Almond Crumble
  • Strawberries in Red Wine and Cassis

Skinny Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe | Simple Nourished Living (7)Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.

A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.

She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.

A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.

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FAQs

What is strawberry cream cake made of? ›

It's made with a one bowl vanilla sponge cake (which you can sub for vanilla box cake if you really can't be bothered), with a layer of whipped cream which is stabilized and sweetened with vanilla pudding mix, and then topped with freshly cut up strawberries.

How do you pipe strawberries on a cake? ›

To add the strawberries, pipe hearts on the top of the cake using the red buttercream piping bag. Pipe on two little long dots at the top of each heart to transform them to strawberries. Pipe tiny pink dots on the surface of the hearts to make the strawberry seeds.

How to decorate a cake with fresh strawberries? ›

Place sliced strawberries around the bottom side edges of the cake. Rinse the strawberries first, then cut the green parts off. Cut them into halves or into 14 in (0.64 cm) thick slices. Press the strawberries into the sides of a frosted cake, with the flat edges facing down and the pointy ends facing up.

How do you keep strawberries fresh on a cake? ›

Fruit Glaze: You can create a simple fruit glaze to help preserve the fruit's freshness and appearance. To make a glaze, heat a small amount of fruit jam or jelly (such as apricot or strawberry) with a little water until it becomes a thin syrup. Brush this glaze over the fruit to create a protective.

What is the difference between strawberry cream cake and strawberry shortcake? ›

What is the difference between strawberry cake and strawberry shortcake? Strawberry cake tends to be layered and large. It also has the strawberries cooked into it whereas strawberry shortcake layers the uncooked berries with cream between cooked layers of shortcake.

Do bakeries use cake gel? ›

Your baked products will last longer if you include cake gel in the recipe. This is especially helpful for bakeries and home bakers who want their treats to stay delicious for a long period. The longer shelf life of your cakes is a result of the enhanced moisture retention and texture.

How do you keep strawberries from sinking in a cake? ›

There are four quick and easy methods you can try to stop this from happening!
  1. Coat the fruit in flour. Toss the fruit in a little flour before adding it to the batter. ...
  2. Split your batter. ...
  3. Cut the fruit up smaller. ...
  4. Put the fruit on top.

Can I put strawberries in the middle of a cake? ›

If you are making something like a classic sponge cake or angel food cake with layers of whipped cream and strawberries, I would simply slice them and leave them raw. If you are filling a stacked and frosted cake, I would cook them down to a more jammy consistancy. You can puree it to make it smooth if desired.

Can you put strawberries in between cake layers? ›

For an impressive dessert centerpiece, try this Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling! This cake features a delectable strawberry filling sandwiched between layers of vanilla cake and is crowned with a luscious whipped cream frosting.

Can I put fruit on a cake the night before? ›

Arrange pineapple, strawberries and kiwi however you wish atop the cake and around the bottom. If it is being prepared ahead of time, leave the tops on the strawberries to preserve their freshness. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

How long will fresh strawberries last in a cake? ›

You do need to refrigerate a cake with cream cheese frosting. Without the optional sliced fresh strawberries added, this cake will last in the refrigerator for 5 days. Sliced fresh strawberries will last in a cake for 3 days in the refrigerator.

Can you leave strawberry cake out overnight? ›

Do you need to refrigerate cakes? It is not necessary to refrigerate cakes all the time. Cakes with frosting are usually the ones that need refrigerating, whereas cakes with no frosting can last up to 4 days at a moderately cool room temperature.

How long can cake sit out unrefrigerated? ›

Room Temperature Storage: Most birthday cakes can last a few days at room temperature, roughly around 3 days before the moisture evaporates. Keep your cake in a cake tin or an airtight container for best results.

Can I make a cake 3 days in advance? ›

Un-iced: If you don't need to ice your cake until the day, you can bake your cake at least 2-3 days ahead of time. But you will need to store it carefully. Ensure that you wrap the cake and have it stored in an airtight container so it doesn't lose moisture.

What is cream cake made of? ›

Thus, cream cakes need very few ingredients to yield a tasty end product. Flour, eggs, salt, sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract are all you need to add to the cream to make a rich batter that will transform, in just 30 minutes, into a chewy golden cake.

What kind of cake is strawberry shortcake made of? ›

​Nothing says summer like this strawberry shortcake cake! Super moist and fluffy layers of vanilla cake layered with juicy strawberries and stabilized whipped cream.

What does cake cream contain? ›

INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Egg Albumen, Tapioca Starch, Vanilla Powder (Dextrose monohydrate (maize derived)), natural flavouring substances, anti caking agent, natural vanilla bean extract and colours.

What's the difference between strawberry shortcake and regular cake? ›

When you think of strawberry shortcake, you might imagine the small, spongy cakes sold at the grocery store, but the traditional recipe is closer to a scone or biscuit than a cake. You'll notice this from the start. Unlike cake batter, shortcake batter is significantly thicker and reminiscent of biscuit dough.

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