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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Delightful Strawberry Shortcake Cake is layered with fresh strawberries, creamy frosting, and a moist vanilla cake, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 585 kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • 8-inch Cake Pans
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 2.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional, but highly recommended
  • 0.67 cup sour cream
  • 0.75 cup milk preferably whole or 2%, room temperature

Filling

  • 3 cups sliced or diced fresh strawberries divided
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
  • additional whole strawberries for garnish, optional

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to cool room temp
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.75 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.25 cups heavy whipping cream really cold, straight from the fridge

Instructions
 

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat sugar, oil, eggs, egg whites, and extracts until combined. Add the sour cream and beat until combined. Add half of the flour mixture, beating until just combined. While still beating, slowly add milk, then the remaining flour mixture. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the pans. Evenly divide the batter between the three pans. Tap/gently drop the pans on the countertop a couple times to remove any air bubbles.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If necessary, rotate the pans once during bake time to ensure even browning. Place the pans on a rack to cool completely.

Filling

  • Combine the strawberries and jam and set aside. You'll need about 3 cups total.

Frosting

  • Place the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or hand mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until smooth. While the mixer is still whipping, slowly pour the heavy cream down the side of the bowl. Stop and scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl periodically. Increase the speed to high and continue whipping until the cream can hold a stiff peak.

Assembly

  • Place one layer of cake on a platter. Top with one-third of the frosting, then top with about 1¼ cups of strawberries. Place another layer of cake on top and repeat. For the third/top layer of cake, top with remaining whipped cream frosting, then place the remaining strawberries in the center. Decorate the outside with whole strawberries, if desired.

Notes

Using three cake pans produces thinner cake layers. For thicker layers, use two 8-inch pans and increase bake time to 22-27 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 7gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 1043IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baking, Cake, dessert, strawberries, Strawberry Shortcake Cake
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