Unforgettable Strawberry Shortcake Cake
A delightful and simple Strawberry Shortcake Cake that combines fluffy cake, juicy strawberries, and light whipped cream for a perfect summer dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 (softened)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet, alternating with the milk.
- Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering with whipped cream and strawberries.
Notes
For added creativity, you can add a chocolate drizzle or lemon zest to the whipped cream. This cake can also be made vegan with appropriate substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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