Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Cake
A delightful strawberry shortcake birthday cake, perfect for celebrations with fluffy vanilla cake layers, sweet strawberries, and airy whipped cream.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup milk Whole milk recommended for richness.
- 3 eggs Large eggs are preferred.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
Filling Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, chopped Chop into small pieces.
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Use cold for better whipping.
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar For sweetening the cream.
- Fresh mint leaves for decoration Optional, for a fresh touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease two round cake pans with butter and dust with flour.
Baking the Cake
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend in softened butter and sugar using a mixer on low speed until fluffy.
- Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Filling
- In a bowl, combine heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar, whipping until soft peaks form.
- Chop fresh strawberries and sprinkle with a little sugar, letting them sit for about 10 minutes.
Assembly
- Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a cake stand and spread a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Add a generous amount of chopped strawberries.
- Top with the second cake layer, repeat the process with whipped cream and strawberries.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. The flavors will meld beautifully over time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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