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Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

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A light and airy layer cake made with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream, perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (about 600 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. (5 minutes)
  2. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. (4 minutes)
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add vanilla extract. Batter may look curdled but will come together. (3 minutes)
  4. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture and milk in thirds, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until smooth. (3-4 minutes)
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean and edges pull away slightly. (25-30 minutes)
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely. (At least 1 hour)
  7. Toss sliced strawberries with powdered sugar and let macerate for 15 minutes.
  8. Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. (5 minutes)
  9. Assemble cake by placing one layer on plate, spreading whipped cream, then half the strawberries. Repeat with second layer and top with powdered sugar and mint leaves if desired. (10 minutes)

Notes

If strawberries are too juicy, drain excess juice before layering to prevent sogginess. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream to achieve perfect soft peaks. Use a serrated knife and gentle sawing motion to slice cake cleanly. Cake layers can be baked one at a time with extra baking time added. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and almond or oat milk.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, layer cake, fresh berries, whipped cream, easy dessert, homemade cake, fluffy cake

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