Strawberry Shortcake Cake: The Easy Indulgence You Crave
This delightful Strawberry Shortcake Cake is a perfect blend of sweet strawberries, fluffy cream, and soft cake.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cakes cool completely before assembling.
- While cakes cool, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with sliced strawberries and whipped cream in between.
- Top with additional strawberries and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- For a richer taste, add a little lemon zest to the whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, cake