Description
Indulge in a heavenly homemade Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake, featuring moist, golden cake layers filled with fresh, juicy strawberries and a creamy frosting. This foolproof recipe creates a restaurant-quality dessert that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup milk
– 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
8. Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Top with half of the sliced strawberries and half of the whipped cream. Repeat with the remaining cake layer, strawberries, and whipped cream.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries. You can also try adding a touch of lemon zest to the whipped cream for a bright, tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American