Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cake is a delightful summer dessert that brings together layers of fluffy vanilla cake, fresh juicy strawberries, and rich whipped cream frosting. This visually stunning treat not only tastes heavenly but also evokes feelings of nostalgia and joy with every bite. Ideal for birthdays, picnics, or simply indulging on a sunny afternoon, this recipe is sure to impress guests and loved ones alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth; gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with whipped cream mixed with powdered sugar and topped with sliced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg