Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake
A pillowy, buttery layer cake filled with fresh strawberries and topped with cloud-like whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans to ensure our cake layers come out perfectly.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Blend in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
- Frost the second layer and place it on top, then frost the top and sides with the remaining whipped cream.
- Decorate with additional strawberries on top.
Notes
Serve chilled alongside lemonade or iced tea. Pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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