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Layered strawberry shortcake cake with whipped cream and fresh strawberries on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Vanilla cake filled with layers of whipped cream frosting and juicy strawberries. The classic flavors of strawberry shortcake in a rustic and elegant layer cake.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 585

Ingredients
  

  • cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract optional, but highly recommended
  • cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup milk preferably whole or 2%, room temperature
  • 3 cups sliced or diced fresh strawberries divided
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to cool room temp
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups heavy whipping cream really cold, straight from the fridge

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  3. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugar, oil, eggs, egg whites, and extracts until combined. Add sour cream and beat until combined. Add half of the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Slowly add milk, then remaining flour mixture. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  4. Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the pans. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Combine sliced strawberries and jam; set aside for filling and topping.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering the cake, frosting, and strawberries.

Notes

Decorate the cake with additional whole strawberries if desired.