Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Moist Strawberry Shortcake Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting. This stunning dessert features layers of fluffy vanilla cake paired with sweet, juicy strawberries and topped with a luscious whipped cream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, picnics, or any celebration, this cake is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. Its refreshing taste embodies the essence of summer, making it a favorite among dessert lovers. Customize it by adding different berries or adjusting the sweetness to suit your palate. Treat yourself and your guests to a slice of this heavenly delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 2½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but highly recommended)
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup milk (preferably whole or 2%, at room temperature)
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (sliced or diced, divided)
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened to cool room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups heavy whipping cream (very cold, straight from the fridge)
Instructions
- Start by bringing all your ingredients to room temperature. This helps in achieving a light and fluffy cake.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs and egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in both vanilla extracts and sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with milk. Mix until just combined—do not overmix!
- Gently fold in 2 cups of sliced strawberries into the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them onto cooling racks.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Once cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream frosting on top followed by some macerated strawberries.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining whipped cream frosting.
- Finish with additional whole strawberries on top for decoration if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg