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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Deliciously Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cake for Summer Bliss

Delight in this easy Strawberry Shortcake Cake, a perfect summer dessert that's quick to make and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour no substitutions recommended
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt vital for balancing sweetness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can use brown sugar for moisture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can substitute with almond extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup milk almond milk can be used
  • 1 tablespoon demerara sugar optional topping
For the Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream essential for fluffy topping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor of whipped cream
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries any berries can be used as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar adjust according to sweetness of berries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by lining with parchment paper and greasing sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk until well blended and free of lumps.
  3. Cut butter into small cubes and work it into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center, then pour in milk and vanilla. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level it. Sprinkle demerara sugar on top if desired.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean and top is lightly golden.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Slice strawberries and toss with granulated sugar. Whip the heavy cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
  9. Spread whipped cream over the cooled cake and top with sweetened strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for best flavor. Chill the mixing bowl before whipping cream for better texture.

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