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One Layer Strawberry Shortcake Cake

One Layer Strawberry Shortcake Cake

This One Layer Strawberry Shortcake Cake features a vanilla base with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 8-inch cake pan
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups cake flour spooned & leveled
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cubed and softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk at room temperature and divided
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil

Strawberry Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Whipped Cream Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar or granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Cake Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8-inch or 9-inch cake pan, line with parchment paper rounds, then grease the parchment paper.
  • Sift the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the butter, vanilla, and ¼ cup milk. Mix on medium speed until moistened, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl.
  • Whisk the remaining milk, the egg, and oil together. With the mixer running on medium speed, add the egg mixture in 2 additions, mixing for about 15 seconds between. Mix for about 15 more seconds or until batter is completely combined.
  • Pour batter into cake pan. Bake for around 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cake completely in the pan set on a wire rack.

Strawberry Preparation Instructions

  • Mix the sliced strawberries, jam, and sugar together. Let sit to release juices.

Whipped Cream Instructions

  • Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Place the cooled cake on a serving plate. Pile whipped cream on top, then spread out to the edges. Top with strawberries.
  • Slice and serve cake immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid over-mixing the batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, strawberries, strawberry shortcake, summer dessert, vanilla cake, whipped cream
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