Strawberry Shortcake Cake – Light & Fluffy Strawberry Cream Cake
Unforgettable Strawberry Shortcake Cake features soft vanilla cake layers filled with fresh strawberries and lightly sweetened whipped cream for a bright and creamy dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two 8-inch cake pans.
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt separately.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter.
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Divide batter between pans and bake for 22 to 25 minutes.
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Cool completely.
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Whip cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks.
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Layer cake with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
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Frost top and sides with remaining cream and decorate with berries.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for best texture.
Chill before serving for clean slices.
Avoid overwhipping the cream.