Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Elegant layered strawberry shortcake cake with tender vanilla layers, fresh strawberries, and stabilized whipped cream frosting. Better than bakery quality with gorgeous presentation perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Pin Share Print Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $16.50
Equipment
- 2 9-inch round cake pans (For classic layer presentation)
- 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer (For proper creaming and whipping)
- 3 Large mixing bowls (For cake, strawberries, and frosting)
- 1 Rubber spatula (For gentle folding and spreading)
- 1 Wire cooling rack (For proper cake cooling)
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter - softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
Strawberry Filling
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries - hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar - for strawberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - for strawberries
Whipped Cream Frosting
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin - 1 tablespoon
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - for frosting
Instructions
- With remaining frosting and fresh strawberries on top.
- Prepare - Macerated strawberries and stabilized whipped cream.
- Layer - Cake with strawberries and cream between layers.
- Decorate - With remaining frosting and fresh strawberries on top.
Notes
This strawberry shortcake cake is versatile and perfect for birthdays, holidays, or summer gatherings. Make ahead and chill for best flavor and structure.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 385kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 285mg (12%) | Potassium: 285mg (8%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 45g (50%) | Vitamin A: 685IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 58mg (70%) | Calcium: 145mg (15%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)