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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Strawberry Shortcake Cake

A delightful Strawberry Shortcake Cake featuring vanilla layers filled with whipped cream frosting and fresh strawberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Dessert
Servings 12 slices
Calories 585 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • 8-inch cake pans
  • whisk
  • spatula

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 (preferred) 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 it.
  • 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 (these will be used for the filling and topping).
  • Slice for the filling (about 2½ cups), and dice the strawberries for the top of the cake (about ½ cup). 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 (preferred) 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 of 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 layers, preferable for filling and stacking. Refrigerate the cake after assembly and bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

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