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Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake Recipe Perfect for Summer Parties

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A light and airy vanilla cake layered with fresh macerated strawberries and silky whipped cream, perfect for summer parties and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (about 600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, 3 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently and set aside to macerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and 1 ¾ cups sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and vinegar.
  6. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix gently to avoid overworking.
  7. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold whipped egg whites into batter in three additions using a rubber spatula.
  9. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  11. Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  12. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread whipped cream, then half the macerated strawberries and juices.
  13. Top with second cake layer, frost top and sides with remaining whipped cream, and decorate with remaining strawberries.
  14. Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better volume. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Fold egg whites gently to keep batter airy. Avoid overbaking to keep cake moist. Macerate strawberries for at least 30 minutes to release juices. Refrigerate cake before serving to set cream.

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Keywords: strawberry shortcake, layer cake, summer dessert, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, vanilla cake, party cake

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