Strawberry Shortcake with Fluffy Pink Sponge and Fresh Berries
A whimsical Strawberry Baked Cake with soft, moist layers, creamy frosting, and fresh strawberries arranged in playful designs, perfect for parties.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed
1/4 cup strawberry jam
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries for decoration
Optional: pink or red food coloring for accents
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Fold in flour mixture and milk alternately; fold in strawberry puree.
- Pour into pan and bake 30–35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter; add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Optionally mix in jam or food coloring.
- Frost cooled cake and arrange strawberries in whimsical patterns. Swirl jam or colored frosting for accents.
- Chill 30 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for decoration. Assemble decorations just before serving. Cake can be made ahead.