Corazón Recipe
Make Corazón Recipe in just 1h 30m. 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 Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until evenly combined.
- 2
Cream the Butter
In a separate bowl, cream the unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Filling
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and mix until well blended. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
Assembly
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 6
Layer the Batter
Pour half of the base batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- 7
Add the Filling
Spread the cream cheese filling over the base batter evenly.
- 8
Top with Remaining Batter
Pour the remaining base batter over the cream cheese filling, smoothing it out to cover completely.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Topping
- 10
Prepare Whipped Topping
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 11
Serve
Slice the cooled cake and top each slice with whipped cream and sliced strawberries before serving.