Description

This Classic Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake is a dreamy dessert with tender cake layers, sweet macerated strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for birthdays, summer gatherings, or anytime you want a nostalgic treat filled with love and flavor.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch cake pans.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
Divide batter into pans and bake 25–30 minutes.
Cool cakes on wire racks.
Macerate strawberries with sugar for 30 minutes.
Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Layer cake with cream and strawberries, finishing with whipped cream and strawberry topping.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for fluffy cake layers. Assemble cake just before serving for best texture. Cake layers can be made ahead and frozen.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 30
Sodium: 150
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 14
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 48
Fiber: 2
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 80