🍓🍰 Strawberry Shortcake Cake 🍰🍓

🍓🍰 Strawberry Shortcake Cake 🍰🍓

A light, fluffy cake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream—this Strawberry Shortcake Cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. Sweet, refreshing, and simply irresistible!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar

Directions:

Prepare Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Make Batter: In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Pour into the cake pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Prepare Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Assemble Cake: Once the cake cools, slice it in half. Layer strawberries and whipped cream between the layers and on top.
Serve: Slice and enjoy this sweet, summery dessert!

Calories: 300 per serving
Nutrition: 20g fat, 35g carbs, 3g protein