Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cake: The ultimate focus keyword baked into a delicious, light yet indulgent dessert. This Strawberry Shortcake Cake features a soft vanilla cake layered with clouds of whipped cream and juicy fresh strawberries, making it perfect for summer celebrations, birthdays, barbecues, and warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit 15 minutes until juicy.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread whipped cream over top, add strawberries, then place second layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides lightly with remaining whipped cream and garnish with extra strawberries.
- Chill the assembled cake for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before filling to prevent sliding.
- You can stabilize the whipped cream with a little cream cheese or gelatin if desired.
- Chilling the cake helps set the whipped cream for cleaner slices.
- Garnish with extra berries or a mint sprig for a pretty finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: Approximately 500 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 60 g
- Sodium: Approximately 100 mg
- Fat: Approximately 25 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 57 g
- Fiber: Approximately 1 g
- Protein: Approximately 5 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 75 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Cake, vanilla cake, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, summer dessert, birthday cake, easy strawberry cake