Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Strawberry Shortcake Cake, a perfect summer dessert that brings together layers of light and fluffy yellow cake, fresh strawberry filling, and a cloud-like whipped cream frosting. This easy-to-follow recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels, making it an excellent choice for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. The vibrant flavors of ripe strawberries paired with the creamy frosting create a refreshing dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. Dive into this delicious layered cake and savor the joy it brings!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- 1 ½ – 2 pounds fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for filling)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared cake pans and bake for about 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the strawberry filling by slicing strawberries and tossing them with sugar.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and whip in cold heavy cream until peaks form.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with strawberry filling in between and top with whipped cream frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 235mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 106mg
Keywords: For variations, consider adding lemon zest to the batter or using other berries like blueberries or raspberries for the filling. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.