Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C); grease three 8-inch pans and whisk dry ingredients.
Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake
Tender vanilla cake layered with fresh strawberries and airy whipped cream. This complete, practical recipe is designed for reliable home cooking.
Ingredients
For the Recipe
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup milk
- 450 g strawberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Cooking Steps
Step 2
Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla, then alternate dry ingredients and milk.
Step 3
Divide batter among pans; bake 20–24 minutes and cool completely.
Step 4
Macerate strawberries with sugar and whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla.
Step 5
Layer cake with cream and strawberries; garnish and chill 30 minutes before slicing.
