Strawberry Dream Cake Recipe

Ingredients (19)

• 4 large egg whites (see Notes)
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 cups freeze-dried strawberries (see Notes)
• 2 pounds frozen strawberries
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 6 large egg yolks (see Notes)
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces and softened
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream, chilled