Description
A delightful Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake bursting with fresh strawberries and light whipped cream, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup strawberry simple syrup
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip together the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Brush with strawberry simple syrup. Spread a layer of whipped cream atop and add sliced strawberries.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top, repeating the process: brush with syrup, add whipped cream, and top with strawberries.
- Optionally, decorate the cake with additional whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top.
- Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake. You can bake the cakes a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American