Description

Strawberry Shortcake Cake Layers is a delightful dessert featuring airy, moist cake layers combined with fresh juicy strawberries and a smooth whipped cream frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this classic homemade cake offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and freshness that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream, chilled
½ cup powdered sugar

Filling and Garnish

3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Allow butter and eggs to come to room temperature to ensure a smooth batter. Slice strawberries evenly and set aside for layering.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute leavening for a soft, consistent cake texture.
Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color to incorporate air for tender cake layers.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully combined before adding dry ingredients.
Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk: Reduce mixer speed and alternately add dry mixture and milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking.
Bake Your Layers: Divide batter evenly between greased and lined cake pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before assembling.
Whip the Frosting: Whip chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form to create light, fluffy frosting perfect for layering and topping.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread a generous layer of whipped cream, then add sliced strawberries. Repeat with remaining layers and cover the cake, finishing with extra strawberries for garnish.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter and best texture.
Do not overmix cake batter to avoid dense cake layers.
Slice strawberries uniformly for even layering and presentation.
Chill whipped cream frosting for easier spreading and better hold.
Allow cake layers to cool completely to prevent frosting from melting.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: strawberry shortcake, layered cake, whipped cream frosting, fresh strawberries, homemade dessert, easy cake recipe