Moist Strawberry Shortcake Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Moist Strawberry Shortcake Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting. This recipe combines tender cake layers with fresh strawberries and a luscious cream cheese whipped cream for a truly decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 3-layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 large egg whites at room temperature
- 2½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup milk, preferably whole or 2%, at room temperature
Filling:
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced or diced, divided
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- Additional whole strawberries for garnish (optional)
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to cool room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups heavy whipping cream, very cold, straight from the fridge
Instructions
- Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat sugar, oil, eggs, egg whites, and extracts. Add sour cream, then alternate adding flour mixture and milk. Divide batter into pans and bake. Cool completely.
- Filling: Combine sliced strawberries with strawberry jam.
- Frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Slowly add cold heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Assembly: Layer cake, whipped cream frosting, and strawberries. Repeat with second layer. Top with frosting and remaining strawberries. Decorate with whole strawberries if desired.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature.
- Feel free to customize the cake with additional fillings like blueberries or raspberries.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, but the cake is best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Cake, Whipped Cream Frosting, Dessert Recipe
