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Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

A delightful summer dessert featuring fluffy layers of vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vanilla Cake
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Whipped Cream Frosting
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Bake the Cake Layers
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding the dry mixture with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
  6. Divide the batter between your two cake pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake layers cool for about 10 minutes before removing them from the pans.
Prepare the Strawberry Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine your sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let them sit for about 15-20 minutes.
Make the Whipped Cream Frosting
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat your heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Assemble the Layers
  1. Place one layer of cake on a serving platter.
  2. Layer half of the strawberry filling on top, then spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the strawberries.
  3. Top with the second layer of cake and repeat the strawberry and whipped cream layers.
  4. Decorate the top with additional strawberries or any garnish you prefer.

Notes

If you don't have buttermilk, mix one cup of milk with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes. For a different flavor, try cream cheese frosting instead of whipped cream.