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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Cake with layers of fresh strawberries and creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 585 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • 8-inch cake pans

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 large egg whites room temperature
  • 2.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract optional, but highly recommended
  • 0.67 cups sour cream
  • 0.75 cups milk preferably whole or 2%, room temperature

Filling

  • 3 cups sliced or diced fresh strawberries divided
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
  • additional whole strawberries for garnish, optional

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to cool room temp
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.75 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.25 cups heavy whipping cream really cold, straight from the fridge

Instructions
 

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  • Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugar, oil, eggs, egg whites, and extracts until combined. Add the sour cream and beat until combined. Add half of the flour mixture, beating until just combined. Slowly add milk, then the remaining flour mixture. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease the pans. Evenly divide the batter between the three pans. Tap/drop the pans on the countertop to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Rotate the pans once during bake time if necessary. Place the pans on a rack to cool completely.

Filling

  • Combine the strawberries and jam and set aside. You'll need about 3 cups total.

Frosting

  • Place cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Beat the mixture until smooth. Slowly pour the heavy cream down the side of the bowl while whipping. Scrape the bowl periodically. Increase speed to high and whip until the cream holds a stiff peak. Keep the cream cold to thicken properly.

Assembly

  • Place one layer of cake on a platter. Top with one-third of the frosting and about 1¼ cups of strawberries. Place another layer of cake on top and repeat. For the top layer, top with remaining frosting and remaining strawberries. Decorate with whole strawberries if desired.

Notes

Using three cake pans produces thinner cake layers. For thicker layers, use two pans and increase bake time to 22-27 minutes. This cake is best served the day it is made.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 7gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 1043IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baking, Cake, dessert, Fresh Strawberries, Strawberry Shortcake
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