Description
A rich and fruity Strawberry Shortcake Cake featuring fluffy layers of vanilla cake, sweet glazed strawberries, and a creamy whipped topping with a hint of cream cheese.
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream (full fat)
- 1 cup whole milk (or 2%)
- 2 pints fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, full fat
- 1/4 cup diced strawberries (with glaze from the recipe)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and vegetable oil.
- Stir in sour cream until smooth.
- Alternately add milk and the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the three pans and bake for 22–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely, then wrap and place in the freezer for easier assembly.
- Dice strawberries and mix with sugar and optional balsamic glaze. Refrigerate to macerate.
- Chill mixing bowl and beaters. Whip heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth. Mix in remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the glazed diced strawberries.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Layer the cake with whipped cream and strawberries between each layer. Top with whole strawberries to garnish.
Notes
- Chilling the beaters and bowl helps the whipped cream form peaks more easily.
- Freezing the cake layers slightly makes them easier to assemble and frost.
- Balsamic glaze adds a subtle depth to the strawberries, but can be omitted for a classic flavor.
- Ensure all dairy ingredients are full fat for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 503
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
