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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Make a delightful Strawberry Shortcake Cake with moist shortcake, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch round pan
  • mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • Rubber spatula
  • wire rack
  • stand mixer with whisk attachment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold
  • 1 cup milk
  • demerara sugar for topping (optional)

for the topping

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries rinsed and cut into thin slices
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or to taste!

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch round pan with parchment paper on the bottom and generously grease the sides with cooking spray or butter. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix to combine.
  • Cut the cold butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture starts to clump together.
  • Make a well in the center and add the milk and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  • Transfer the batter to your prepared pan, using a rubber spatula to spread the batter into an even layer. If desired, top with demerara sugar.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes before running a butter knife along the edge of the cake and turning it out of the pan. Allow to cool completely before topping.
  • Once the cake is cool, make the whipped cream and prep the strawberries. Place the sliced strawberries in a medium sized bowl with the sugar and stir to combine. Cover and set aside.
  • Beat the heavy cream in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form and the whipped cream holds its shape. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  • When ready to serve, spoon the whipped cream over the top of the cake and top with the strawberries!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake, dessert, shortcake, strawberry, Strawberry Shortcake Cake, whipped cream
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