Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cake is a delightful summer dessert that combines soft vanilla cake layers with fresh, juicy strawberries and fluffy whipped cream. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess, making it an ideal treat for birthdays, picnics, or any occasion worth celebrating. This easy-to-follow recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while creating sweet memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- 4. Add eggs one at a time and mix in milk until combined.
- 5. Slowly incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- 6. Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before frosting with whipped cream and topping with more strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg