High Altitude Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake Delightfully Easy
A delightful and easy recipe for a strawberry shortcake layer cake designed specifically for high altitude baking.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the cakes to cool before removing them from the pans.
- Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cakes are cool, layer them with whipped cream and strawberries.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning.
- Adjust baking time as necessary depending on your oven.
- For added flavor, consider macerating the strawberries with a bit of sugar before layering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: High Altitude Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake