Description
Indulge in our delightful Strawberry Shortcake Cake, the perfect summer dessert that brings together light and airy vanilla cake layers, fresh strawberries, and luscious whipped cream. This showstopper is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that captures the essence of sunny days. Great for birthdays, picnics, or just because, this cake is easy to make and customizable to suit your taste. Impress your guests with this homemade treat that balances sweetness and freshness beautifully!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 pints fresh strawberries
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and oil.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture until smooth.
- Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, divide batter evenly, and bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, slice fresh strawberries and toss with sugar if desired.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; fold in cream cheese.
- Assemble the cake by layering whipped cream and strawberries between cake layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg