Finnish Stawberry Cake
This delightful Finnish Strawberry Cake, known locally as Mansikkakakku, is a beloved summer classic in Finland. Made with light sponge cake layers, fresh whipped cream, and juicy strawberries, it’s the perfect treat for celebrating sunny days and special occasions. Simple yet elegant, this cake captures the essence of Finnish baking—fresh, seasonal, and irresistibly delicious.
Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Cooling Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine Finnish
The Cake
- 6 eggs
- 1⅓ cups sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1⅓ cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Whipped Cream
- 3 cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla
- ¾ tsp almond extract
- 6 T sugar
- 2 lbs strawberries sliced & drained
Make the Cake
Preheat oven to 350℉
Line bottoms of two 9 inch cake pans with parchment, and spray sides and bottom with baking spray.
In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, blend eggs on medium speed until fluffy. With the mixer still going, add the sugar one tablespoon at a time. Add the vanilla and almond extract, then increase the mixer speed to high and mix until the batter has doubled or tripled in volume, about 10 minutes.
Reduce mixture to low, then add the baking powder and salt, followed by the flour, mixing until just incorporated.
Divide batter evenly across the two pans and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cake pulls away from the edges of the pan and the center is springy to the touch.
Let cake completely cool and then wrap with cellophane and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to make it easier to slice each cake into layers.
Make the Whipped Cream
In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip cream, sour cream, vanilla and almond extract until just beginning to thicken. Slowly add sugar, then finish whipping when stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Cake
Using a serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally to make four layers in total.
Place one layer, cut side up on a cake platter. Spread one layer of whipped cream onto cake and top with strawberries.
Repeat process with remaining layers until your cake is fully decorated.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Note, as this cake is made with whipped cream, it is best eaten the day it is assembled.
Keyword layer cake, Strawberry