Description
This Costco copycat cake recipe captures the essence of the beloved store-bought dessert with layers of moist vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and a luscious whipped cream frosting. Perfect for birthdays or special occasions!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
For Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F, grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavor: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix sour cream and milk.
- Combine and Bake: Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream mixture to wet ingredients. Divide batter and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Make Frosting and Assemble: Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Layer cake with cream and strawberries, then frost.
Notes
- To mimic Costco’s strawberry filling, toss sliced strawberries with sugar.
- For firmer frosting, add instant vanilla pudding mix.
- For best texture, refrigerate cake for 2 hours before serving.
