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Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake with Whipped Cream

Elina James
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Vanilla Cake Layers:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • For the Strawberry Filling:
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • For the Whipped Cream Frosting:
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For Garnish:
  • Whole and halved strawberries for decoration
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Cake Layers: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until smooth. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Make the Strawberry Filling: Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until berries release their juices and soften. If you prefer a thicker filling, stir in cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water and simmer for another minute. Let cool completely.
  • Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Keep refrigerated until assembly.
  • Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream and spoon strawberry filling evenly over it. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the entire cake with whipped cream and decorate with fresh strawberries.