Summertime Fresh Strawberry Layer Shortcake

Name: Summertime Fresh Strawberry Layer Shortcake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 43 min
Cuisine: British, European
Ingredients: For the Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 large eggs 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk; For the Filling & Topping: 2 lbs fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract

9 steps

Prep:20minCook:23min

This Summertime Fresh Strawberry Layer Shortcake is a wonderful dessert that combines fresh strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, and delicious sponge cake into a gorgeous layered masterpiece. It's the perfect dessert to bring to any gathering or to finish a wonderful meal. The key to this recipe is using fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. If your strawberries aren't perfectly ripe, you can sprinkle a little sugar on them and let them sit for an hour or two to sweeten them up.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:05:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories474.8 kcal (24%)

Total Fat28.4 g (41%)

Carbs49.4 g (19%)

Sugars27.4 g (30%)

Protein7 g (14%)

Sodium256.9 mg (13%)

Fiber2.5 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

10 servings

2 cupsall-purpose flour

For the Cake

½ cupgranulated sugar

½ cupunsalted butter

4eggs

2 tspbaking powder

½ tspsalt

1 tspvanilla extract

¼ cupmilk

2 lbsfresh strawberries

For the Filling & Topping

¼ cupgranulated sugar

hulled and sliced

2 cupsheavy cream

½ cuppowdered sugar

1 tspvanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, and continue to beat until well incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix just until the batter is smooth.

Step 4

Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6

While the cakes are cooling, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar in a bowl. Let them macerate for about 30 minutes to release their juices.

Step 7

In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

Step 8

To assemble the cake, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the whipped cream on top, then layer with half of the strawberries. Repeat with the second layer, topping with the remaining whipped cream and strawberries.

Step 9

Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!