Unforgettable Strawberry Shortcake Cake
A classic dessert combining fluffy cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for any celebration.
- 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 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine in a large mixing bowl flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely, then slice each in half horizontally to create four layers.
- Assemble the cake by layering the strawberries and whipped cream between the cake layers, finishing with whipped cream on top and additional strawberries as a garnish.
Notes
Always use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg