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Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake with Sponge Cake

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake with Sponge Cake Recipe

This Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake with Sponge Cake is a delightful dessert that combines layers of fluffy sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Strawberry filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Whipped cream topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cake Pans
  • whisk

Method
 

Baking the cake
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake until golden.
  7. Allow cakes to cool completely.
Assembling the cake
  1. Slice and layer with strawberries tossed in sugar and lemon juice.
  2. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Frost the cake with whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

This cake is perfect for summer gatherings and great for various occasions.

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