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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

A delightful and light cake layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Strawberry Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
Prepare the Whipped Cream
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cake is completely cool, slice it in half horizontally.
  2. Spread half of the whipped cream on the bottom layer, then add half of the strawberry filling.
  3. Place the top layer of the cake on and repeat with the remaining whipped cream and strawberries.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh strawberries and serve the cake the same day it's made.

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