Strawberry Shortcake Cake Recipe
A classic and delightful Strawberry Shortcake Cake featuring layers of moist vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for summer celebrations or whenever you crave a light, fruity dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vanilla Cake
- 1 pre-made vanilla cake (8-inch round, sliced horizontally into layers)
Strawberries
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
- Slice the Cake: Carefully slice the vanilla cake horizontally into two or three even layers using a serrated knife to create manageable layers for assembling.
- Layer the Cake: Place the bottom cake layer on a serving plate. Spread an even layer of whipped cream over the cake, followed by a generous amount of sliced strawberries. Repeat this process with remaining layers, finishing with a top layer of cake.
- Top with Cream and Strawberries: Spread the remaining whipped cream smoothly on the top layer and decorate with whole or sliced strawberries for an inviting presentation.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Chilling the bowl and beaters before whipping cream helps to achieve stiff peaks faster.
- For extra stability, you can fold a teaspoon of powdered sugar into the whipped cream.
- This dessert is best enjoyed within 2 days of assembly for freshness.
- To make the cake from scratch, use your preferred vanilla cake recipe or a box mix for convenience.
Keywords: Strawberry shortcake, vanilla cake, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, summer dessert, layered cake
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