Description
A delightful dessert combining fluffy cake layers with sweet strawberries and creamy whipped cream, ideal for celebrations or casual indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup strawberry simple syrup
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two or three round cake pans.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the mixture, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Prepare the batter by dividing it evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering it with strawberry syrup, strawberries, and whipped cream.
- Decorate the top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
- Slice and serve the cake chilled.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for smooth batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, cake, summer dessert, layer cake