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Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake Recipe

This classic American strawberry shortcake layer cake recipe features tender vanilla cake layers, juicy macerated strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream frosting for the ultimate summer dessert. Light yet indulgent, it's perfect for parties with its stunning presentation and crowd-pleasing flavors.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 478
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE CAKE:
  • 2½ cups (300g) cake flour, sifted
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar, divided
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • FOR THE STRAWBERRIES:
  • 2 lbs (900g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:
  • 4 cups (960ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Three 8-inch round cake pans
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

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  2. 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line pans. Whisk dry ingredients.
  3. 2. Beat butter, oil, 1 cup sugar fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, buttermilk. Fold in dry.
  4. 3. Bake 25-30 min. Cool fully.
  5. 4. Macerate strawberries with ½ cup sugar 45 min.
  6. 5. Whip cream to stiff peaks.
  7. 6. Assemble: Layer cake, cream, berries. Frost, chill 1 hr.

Nutrition

Calories: 478 | Carbohydrates: 67 | Protein: 5 | Fat: 21 | Fiber: 2 | Sugar: 45

Notes

STORAGE: Refrigerate up to 3 days. Freeze slices 1 month.
MAKE AHEAD: Bake layers 2 days ahead.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Gluten-free flour 1:1; coconut cream for dairy-free.
PRO TIPS: Chill all for whipping. Macerate 45+ min. Level layers flat.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Slice with hot knife. Pair with iced tea, fresh mint garnish.
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