Description
A delightful Strawberry Shortcake Cake that combines fluffy layers of cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- Add the softened butter, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the strawberries. In a medium bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Let them sit for about 15-20 minutes to release their juices.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the top, followed by half of the macerated strawberries.
- Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process with the remaining whipped cream and strawberries.
- Slice and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled dessert.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or zest to the strawberries.
- You can substitute the strawberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries for a mixed berry shortcake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg