*sweet Caroline Recipe
Make *sweet Caroline Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Filling
Topping
Method
Base
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar mixture, and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Filling
- 7
Prepare the Filling
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined and creamy.
- 8
Layer the Filling
Once the cake base is baked and cooled, spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the top of the cake.
Topping
- 9
Prepare the Topping
Wash and hull the fresh strawberries, then slice them. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- 10
Assemble the Dessert
Top the cream cheese layer with the sliced strawberries and dollop whipped cream on top before serving.
