Description
Homemade strawberry shortcake layer cake recipe Moist vanilla cake fresh berries whipped cream frosting tech Perfect for celebrations summer desserts
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 ½ pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, very cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, ¼ cup of sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently, then set aside to macerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your cake pans with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Place your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 10 minutes to get them ice cold. Pour the cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, then continue beating until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip.
- Once the cake layers are cool, place one layer on your serving plate. Spoon half of the macerated strawberries and their juice over the bottom layer. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over the strawberries. Carefully place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream. Decorate the top with reserved whole or sliced strawberries.
Notes
A stunning, shareable layer cake combining fluffy vanilla cake, juicy macerated strawberries, and clouds of whipped cream. A surprisingly simple and perfect celebration dessert.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 420 calories
- Sugar: 38 grams
- Fat: 21 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams