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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

A delightful dessert combining soft, buttery cake with fresh strawberries and creamy whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure at room temperature for easy mixing
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 1 1/3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
For the Cream Filling
  • 2 cups cold heavy 35 percent whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons skim milk powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for whipping cream) Adjust for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for whipping cream)
For Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced in half

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch round deep cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Add the sugar and salt, whisking well to combine.
  3. Add the softened butter, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Baking the Cake
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes in the pan before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing Fillings
  1. For the strawberry filling, combine the chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let them sit for 10-20 minutes to release their juices, then strain to remove excess liquid.
  2. For the cream filling, beat the cold heavy cream with skim milk powder until soft peaks form. Then add sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until semi-firm peaks develop.
Assembling the Cake
  1. To assemble the cake, slice it in half horizontally. Spread half of the whipped cream on the bottom layer, then top with the drained strawberries. Place the top layer back on the cake.
  2. Spread the remaining whipped cream on top and adorn with sliced strawberries. Drizzle with the reserved strawberry juice just before serving.

Notes

Keep the cake chilled and consume on the day it is assembled. The whipped cream may deflate and the strawberries can become soggy over time.