Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake: The Best Sponge Cake Delight
A deliciously light and fluffy sponge cake layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, milk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cool, whip the cream and mix in the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Layer the cakes with whipped cream and sliced strawberries in between.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream and decorate with more strawberries.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- Make sure the whipped cream is chilled for better consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake, Sponge Cake, Dessert