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Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Cake

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A delightful cake layered with fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture until just blended.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  10. Layer one cake on a serving plate, top with whipped cream and half of the sliced strawberries.
  11. Stack the second cake on top and repeat with more whipped cream and strawberries.
  12. Serve chilled.

Notes

Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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