Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Indulge in the ultimate summer delight with this Strawberry Shortcake Cake! Featuring layers of fluffy cake, sweet whipped cream, and ripe strawberries, each slice offers a refreshing burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress guests while providing a taste of sunny sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool cakes on wire racks; whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with whipped cream and sliced strawberries; top with more whipped cream and strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg