Description
This Fresh Strawberry Shortcake recipe features tender layered cakes baked to golden perfection and beautifully layered with ripe, juicy strawberries and light, fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for a delightful dessert that combines sweet fruit and creamy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and half of the granulated sugar to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the batter.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter until fluffy, then gradually add the remaining sugar while continuing to beat, incorporating air for a light texture.
- Add Milk: Mix in the whole milk into the creamed butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, ensuring a tender cake crumb.
- Pour and Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
- Assemble Shortcake: Once cooled, layer one cake with sliced strawberries and whipped cream, top with the second cake layer, and finish with more strawberries and whipped cream for a beautifully layered strawberry shortcake.
Notes
- Use ripe and sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cakes light and fluffy.
- Chill the heavy cream before whipping for best results.
- You can add a tablespoon of sugar to the whipped cream for extra sweetness if desired.
- This cake is best served the same day to enjoy the freshness of the strawberries and cream.
