Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

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Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

This Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake combines soft, buttery cake layers with fresh strawberries and whipped cream to create a special dessert.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 323kcal

Author: Judy Wilson

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
3-4 cups whipped cream (I used cool whip)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 8-inch circular baking pans and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, about two minutes. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla extract.
Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Pour half the batter into each baking dish and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Remove and allow to cool.
Once cooled, remove the cakes from the pans and place them on a serving dish or cake stand. Layer half the whipped cream on the first cake, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries. Place the second cake on top of the strawberries and repeat layers.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

A handheld or stand mixer is recommended for this recipe to cream together the butter and sugar properly.

You can use frozen strawberries; allow them to thaw completely. You can also use homemade whipped cream or stabilized whipped cream.

I used whole and halved strawberries on top of the cake, but you can use the rest of the sliced strawberries instead or serve them on the side.

You can also make this shortcake with blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or a mix of your favorite berries.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap cakes individually and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw completely and assemble with whipped cream and strawberries.

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