Description
A delightful Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake featuring layers of vanilla cake, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries that evoke joy and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing, hulling, and slicing them. Sprinkle with sugar and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Mix the cake flour and baking powder into the butter mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering cake, whipped cream, and strawberries, and repeat until all layers are used.
- Finish the top with remaining whipped cream and decorate with any leftover strawberries.
Notes
Allow cakes to cool for 10-15 minutes in pans before transferring to a rack. Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, layer cake, dessert, summer cake, family recipe