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Strawberry Shortcake Cake Recipe

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This Strawberry Shortcake Cake is a luscious layered dessert featuring moist butter cake layers filled and frosted with a creamy whipped cream and cream cheese mixture, fresh macerated strawberries, and decorated elegantly with strawberry halves. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful summer treat, this cake combines tender cake with light, fluffy frosting and juicy berries for a classic, irresistible flavor.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk

Strawberry Filling

  • 1 ½ – 2 pounds fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar

Whipped Cream Frosting

  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese
  • 1 cup (113g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (474ml) cold heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch or two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients and Sugar: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate Adding Flour and Buttermilk: Add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients in two additions, alternating between each and mixing until just combined.
  6. Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake the 8-inch pans for 25-33 minutes or the 9-inch pans for 24-27 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling.
  7. Prepare Strawberry Filling: Wash and hull 1 pound of fresh strawberries, then dice them into small pieces. Combine with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and let sit for 5 minutes to macerate the berries, releasing their juices.
  8. Make the Whipped Cream Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Scrape the bowl sides and then gradually add the cold heavy whipping cream while continuing to beat. Whip until stiff peaks form.
  9. Assemble the Cake: Place one cooled cake layer on a cake plate. Spread a layer of the whipped cream frosting on top and sprinkle with a generous amount of the diced strawberry mixture. Repeat layering with remaining cake layers.
  10. Frost the Cake: Apply the remaining whipped cream frosting to the top and sides of the cake. For a rustic “naked” look, apply a light crumb coat to the sides rather than full coverage.
  11. Decorate: Using a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 1M tip, pipe swirls of frosting on top of the cake. Garnish decoratively around the top and edges with halved fresh strawberries.
  12. Storage: Store the assembled cake in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freezing the cake is not recommended as it may affect texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure the cake layers are completely cool before applying frosting to prevent melting.
  • For best results, use cold heavy cream straight from the refrigerator when whipping the frosting.
  • Adjust the amount of sugar in the strawberries to your preferred sweetness.
  • If you prefer, substitute buttermilk with milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar as a buttermilk alternative.
  • Use fresh strawberries for best flavor; frozen berries may release too much liquid and affect the cake texture.
  • To achieve even cake layers, use a cake leveler or serrated knife to trim domed tops after baking.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/strawberry-shortcake-cake-recipe/