Description
This Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake features layers of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries with ½ cup sugar. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes to draw out the juices.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of macerated strawberries and whipped cream on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process.
- Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.
- Decorate with additional strawberries for a beautiful finish.
Notes
- Ensure the strawberries are fresh for the best flavor.
- Chill your mixing bowl for the whipped cream for better results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake, Layer Cake, Dessert, Cake Recipe