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Homemade Sfoglia Cake with Strawberries and Cream

Published: May 1, 2020 by AmyG Modified On: Nov 7, 2023. This post may contain affiliate links. 12 Comments.

Sfoglia Cake with Strawberries and cream has always been one of my favorite Italian cakes for as long as I can remember. Also known as Millefoglia Cake made of light flaky puff pastry dough layers with a vanilla cream and chunks of fresh strawberries.

This version is so easy to make and tastes really delicious.

Want something smaller than a cake? Why not try my easy recipe for Mille Feuille using puff pastry sheets or my easy recipe for Cream Filled Pastry Horns.

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to celebrate the perfect occasion. Easy to make, this homemade sfoglia cake recipe, a cake with puff pastry layers in it, is filled with an easy to make copycat chantilly cream is one of those desserts that will make you look like you're a chef in the kitchen.

This Italian sfoglia cake with strawberries was made for my mom's 77th birthday.  The first time I made this cake I used a buttercream frosting which was too heavy and later led me to cover the cake with a lighter option like a vanilla whipped dessert topping.

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Here's Why You'll Love this Dessert

  • Traditional Italian cake that’s easy to make at home at a fraction of the cost
  • Customizable in the way that you can add fresh or frozen fruit or you can infuse chocolate, cocoa or coffee for a mocha version.
  • Kid Friendly flavor and texture are enjoyed by both children and adults
  • Store bought ingredients make this cake easy to make with less than 6 ingredients
  • Size can be adjusted based on need and the number of guests

Ingredients You’ll Need to make Italian Sfoglia Cake

For this sfoglia cake recipe you will need: puff pastry, strawberries, Dream Whip Dessert Topping Powder, whole milk.

Puff pastry is the base of this cake which makes it light and fluffy. Buy pre-made at your local grocer in the freezer section.

Dream Whip Dessert Topping Powder is light and fluffy and is used to frost the cake as well as to fill the cake.

Fruit such as strawberries or chocolate are used to give the cake a flavor boost.

Whole Milk is used to help thicken and stabilize the Dream Whip Dessert Topping.

How to Make Sfoglia Cake with Strawberries and cream

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Ensure that your puff pastry is completely thawed out.

puff pastry olled out

Roll out puff pastry so that they are large enough to cut out two 8" circles. I rolled out my dough to 11 x17".

raw puff pastry circles on a baking tray

Using a plate or the bottom of an 8" spring form pan cut out a circle using a knife and gently place puff pastry on baking sheet. Straighten the pastry out if necessary.

puff pastry circles on a baking tray

Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until golden and flaky. (leftover puff pastry can be rerolled if needed to make more circles)

Let the puff pastry cool completely

chopped strawberries in a beige bowl

Wash, dry and chop the strawberries.

dream whip cream in a beige bowl

Mix two packages of Dream whip with 1 cup of the milk. Make as per package directions.

puff pastry layer with cream and strawberries

Prepare either a plate or a cake board by placing a dollop of cream in the center and then placing the first puff pastry layer on it. Spread a layer of the dream whip cream on the puff pastry. Then layer some strawberries on top ensuring you are reserving enough strawberries for all layers.

cake layers filled with cream and strawberries

If not frosting the sides, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on the top layer then refrigerate for 24 hrs for best results. Use a serrated knife to slice the cake.

cake layers with icing around cake

Frosting (optional) Mix two packages of Dream whip with 1 cup of the milk. Make as per package directions.

Place the whipped topping into a piping bag fit with a large star tip. Use the piping bag to squeeze and cover the sides of the cake as your turn the cake. Keep turning and covering the cake with whipped topping. Use a knife to spread the whipped topping as evenly as possible.

Decorate with rosettes on top using a piping bag and tip (optional). Sprinkles powdered sugar on any bare spots on the top layer.

Refrigerate the cake over night for best result and use a serrated knife to slice pieces of cake.

Storage:

Once you have assembled the cake, you should let it rest in the fridge for 24 hours. But, you should also consume it within 3 days of making it.

You can also freeze for later. Before you freeze the cake, slice it in serving sizes.  That way when you want to eat a piece, you can take it out per serving.  Let the whole frozen cake thaw out in the refrigerator overnight. If you are taking a slice out, let it thaw out on the counter.

Top Tips

Wait for the puff pastry to cool down completely before you start layering the cake with cream, otherwise the cream will melt.

Use a piping bag to load and squeeze the whipped topping onto each layer, that will be easier than trying to spread it.

Once you have assembled the cake, you should let it rest in the fridge for 24 hours.

Possible Ingredient Substitutions and Variations

Here are some possible substitutions for you to try:

  • Coffee - substitute coffee in place of the strawberries and Jello for a mocha flavored sfoglia cake recipe
  • Sponge Cake - replace the puff pastry with thin layers of sponge cake
  • Custard Filling - use custard filling with strawberries instead of the whipped topping and Jello for a traditional Italian Sfoglia Cake recipe
  • Fresh Strawberries - use fresh strawberries if you don't have frozen strawberries on hand.

Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

What is Sfoglia?

Sfoglia translated to English refers to thin layers or sheets of pasta dough.  And that's exactly what a Sfoglia Cake is, it's layers of puff pastry with cream in between.

Chantilly cream vs. whipped cream?

Both look very similar to one another.   Chantilly cream has about twice as much sugar in it, as well as vanilla extract. They can be used interchangeably.

What is sfoglia cake?

Sfoglia cake is a cake made up of layers of puff pastry and a light cream filling that is traditionally flavored with fresh strawberries. Often times, sfoglia cakes are made with other flavors like Mocha.

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Recipe Details

Strawberry Sfoglia with strawberries and cream FI

Italian Sfoglia Cake with Strawberries

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AmyG
There’s nothing like a slice of Italian Sfoglia Cake with strawberries to celebrate the perfect occasion. Easy to make, this homemade sfoglia cake recipe filled with an easy to make copycat chantilly cream is one of those desserts that will make you look like you're a chef in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Desserts and Snacks
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 404 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • hand mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 15.8 oz puff pastry 2 sheets, thawed

Cream Filling

  • 1 lb strawberries washed, dried and quartered
  • 3 oz KRAFT Dream Whip Dessert Topping Mix 2 pouches
  • 2 tbsp instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup whole milk

Frosting

  • 3 oz KRAFT Dream Whip Dessert Topping Mix 2 pouches
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup confectioner's sugar

Instructions
 

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Ensure that your puff pastry is completely thawed out. Roll out puff pastry so that they are large enough to cut out two 8" circles. I rolled out my dough to 11 x17". Using a plate or the bottom of an 8" spring form pan cut out a circle using a knife and gently place puff pastry on baking sheet. You should be able to put 2 puff pastry circles on each baking sheet.
  • Straighten the pastry out if necessary. Using a fork, prick the pastry so that they do not over puff while baking. Repeat for all circles, total 4. Follow the directions for baking the pastry. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until golden and flaky. (leftover puff pastry can be rerolled if needed to make more circles)
  • Let the puff pastry cool completely.

Cake Filling

  • Mix two packages of Dream whip with 1 cup of the milk and 2 tbsp of instant vanilla pudding powder. Use a hand blender to mix until stiff and soft peaks form.
  • Prepare either a plate or a cake board by placing a dollop of cream in the center and then placing the first puff pastry layer on it. The cream will prevent the cake from slipping. Spread a layer of the dream whip cream on the puff pastry. Then layer some strawberries on top ensuring you are reserving enough strawberries for all layers. (use a piping bag to load and squeeze the whipped topping onto each layer, that will be easier than trying to spread it)
  • Repeat until you have used up all the layers. Leave the top layer bare. If not frosting the sides, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on the top layer then refrigerate for 24 hrs for best results. Use a serrated knife to slice the cake.

Frosting (optional)

  • Mix two packages of Dream whip with 1 cup of the milk. Make as per package directions.
  • Place the whipped topping into a piping bag fit with a large star tip. Use the piping bag to squeeze and cover the sides of the cake as your turn the cake. Keep turning and covering the cake with whipped topping. Use a knife to spread the whipped topping as evenly as possible.
  • Decorate with rosettes on top using a piping bag and tip (optional). Sprinkles powdered sugar on any bare spots on the top layer.
  • Refrigerate the cake over night for best result and use a serrated knife to slice pieces of cake.

Notes

Top Tips

Wait for the puff pastry to cool down completely before you start layering the cake with cream, otherwise the cream will melt.
Use a piping bag to load and squeeze the whipped topping onto each layer, that will be easier than trying to spread it.
Once you have assembled the cake, you should let it rest in the fridge for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 2mg
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Food Safety

Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.

Remember to:

  • Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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  1. Rico says

    August 05, 2024 at 2:47 am

    5 stars
    Hello! My wife is Italian and this is her favorite cake, she’s always had this for her birthday but since we moved I haven’t found a single bakery that makes this, so I decided to take on the challenge and make it myself. Neither my wife nor myself had much confidence in my ability to take on this endeavor, however your recipe was easy to follow, and I wanted to be a bit more traditional and went with a custard that I’ve also never made before. She found it to be very authentic and she loved it! Thank you for making her birthday special, unfortunately I don’t know how to decorate cakes and so it just looked like a giant rice square covered in whip cream, but I have much more confidence now and hoping to make an espresso flavored sfoglia next… I just don’t know how to do that.

    Reply
    • AmyG says

      August 05, 2024 at 2:04 pm

      So happy to hear that your experience in making this cake was a success and your wife liked it! Espresso, yes, just swap out the strawberries for instant espresso and maybe even a little bit of cocoa! Sound like a great idea

      Reply
  2. Jackie says

    May 27, 2023 at 8:02 am

    5 stars
    This was so easy to make and my family loved it!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie Gatto says

    April 10, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    My family and I love this recipe!

    Reply
  4. Charmaine Galivan says

    March 09, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    Oh I can not wait to try this. This is my favorite cake. I am going to use the Chantilly cream though. Will keep you posted!

    Reply
    • AmyG says

      March 09, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      Please do let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  5. Terri says

    December 28, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    Wow - I am a cake decorator and never heard of this cake! I love this concept - must be so light and airy. I can't wait to try it1!

    Reply
    • AmyG says

      December 28, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      Hi Terri,
      Thanks, let me know how you like it.

      Reply
  6. NANCY WU says

    December 24, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    interesting I've never heard of Sfoglia cake before. Pinned for later

    Reply
    • AmyG says

      December 24, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      You will like it! Let me know how it turns out.
      Amy

      Reply
  7. Bernice Hill says

    December 22, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    I'm 100% with you...buy the puff pastry no need to be a hero lol. Seriously though, my birthday is in February and I would LOVE to have this cake then. It sounds amazing.

    Reply
    • AmyG says

      December 22, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks Bernice. I would love to know how it turns out.

      Reply

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