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Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert

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A light and fluffy strawberry shortcake layer cake with whipped cream, perfect for celebrations and family gatherings. This easy homemade dessert combines juicy strawberries, airy cake layers, and silky whipped cream for a nostalgic treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep the Strawberries (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, ¼ cup sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently and set aside to macerate.
  2. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Pans (5 minutes): Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients (2 minutes): Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar (3-5 minutes): Beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla (2 minutes): Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate Adding Dry Ingredients and Milk (3-4 minutes): On low speed, add dry ingredients in three parts alternating with milk in two parts, starting and ending with dry. Mix just until combined.
  7. Pour Batter and Bake (25-30 minutes): Divide batter evenly between pans, smooth tops, and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the Cakes (30 minutes): Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Make the Whipped Cream (5-7 minutes): Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on high speed until soft peaks form.
  10. Assemble the Cake (10 minutes): Place one cake layer on plate, spread whipped cream, spoon half the strawberries, add second layer, frost top and sides with remaining whipped cream, and decorate with remaining strawberries.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for best results. Do not overmix batter to keep cake fluffy. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Drain excess liquid from strawberries if too watery to avoid soggy cake layers. Let cake chill 20 minutes before slicing for better structure.

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