Description
This Strawberry Shortcake Cake features a fluffy cake layered with juicy strawberries and light whipped cream, making it an easy, delightful dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/3 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Vanilla Pudding Mix (Dry)
- 1 lb. Strawberries (sliced)
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract together.
- In a standing mixer, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in half of the egg mixture and the oil, mixing until light and fluffy. Add the remaining egg mixture and vanilla pudding mix, stirring gently until just combined. Scrape down the bowl with a spatula.
- Spread the batter into a greased 8 or 9-inch cake pan, leveling the surface evenly. Bake for 17-24 minutes, adjusting based on pan depth.
- Let the cake cool in the pan before flipping it onto a serving plate. Run a knife around the edges to loosen it.
- Slice the strawberries and mix with sugar in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate while the cake cools.
- In a large bowl, beat heavy cream until it starts to thicken. Add powdered sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake and top with the sweetened strawberries. Slice and serve.
Notes
You can use any fresh berries in place of strawberries for variation.
Ensure the cake is completely cool before adding whipped cream to avoid melting.
For a richer flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg