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Strawberry Shortcake Cake


  • Author: platesdaily
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8

Description

Enjoy a slice of summer with this light and fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Cake, layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream—perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat.


Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Eggs
  • Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Fresh Strawberries
  • Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk into the butter mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. While cakes cool, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in powdered sugar if desired.
  7. Assemble by layering whipped cream and sliced strawberries between the cooled cake layers.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Personalize with different berries or flavor the whipped cream with lemon zest for a twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.