Strawberry Birthday Cake Ideas – Light & Creamy Shortcake
A fresh, fluffy layer cake featuring soft vanilla sponge, juicy strawberries, and airy whipped cream frosting. Classic strawberry shortcake turned into an unforgettable cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (plus chilling)
- Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients
Cake:
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup whole milk
⅓ cup neutral oil
1½ tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
1½ lbs fresh strawberries, sliced
2 tbsp granulated sugar
Whipped Cream Frosting:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch pans.
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Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
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Beat eggs and sugar until pale. Add milk, oil, vanilla.
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Fold in dry ingredients. Divide between pans. Bake 20–24 mins.
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Macerate sliced strawberries with sugar for 20 mins.
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Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla to soft peaks.
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Layer cake, whipped cream, and strawberries. Frost top and sides.
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Garnish with fresh berries. Chill 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days. For neat slices, chill before cutting.