Strawberry Birthday Cake Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 6 large egg whites, beaten to blend
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• For Filling and Decorating:
• 4 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
• 1 cup strawberry preserves
• 2 pounds strawberries, hulled, sliced
• 1 pound strawberries, hulled
• 1 1/2 pounds marzipan (optional)