Description
Strawberry Shortcake Cake is a delightful summer dessert that combines tender layers of fluffy vanilla cake with fresh strawberries and a rich whipped cream topping. This enchanting treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration, picnic, or family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter in another bowl until light and fluffy, then gradually add sugar.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter mixture; stir in milk until combined.
- Gently mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg