Name: Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 58 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (Spoon into the cup and level.); 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) ((169 grams)); 1/4 cup vegetable oil ((60 ml)); 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar ((300 grams)); 4 large eggs (room temperature); 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk ((300 ml)); 3 cups sliced strawberries ((about 450 grams)); 2 tbsp strawberry preserves or strawberry jam; 3/4 cup cream cheese (room temperature) ((170 grams)); 2/3 cup powdered sugar ((82 grams, divided)); 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream ((360 ml)); 2 tsp vanilla extract

Description

A tender vanilla cake layered with macerated strawberries and cream, perfect for summer celebrations.

Ingredients

For the Vanilla Cake

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (Spoon into the cup and level.)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) ((169 grams))
1/4 cup vegetable oil ((60 ml))
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar ((300 grams))
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups buttermilk ((300 ml))

For the Strawberry Filling

3 cups sliced strawberries ((about 450 grams))
2 tbsp strawberry preserves or strawberry jam

For the Whipped Cream

3/4 cup cream cheese (room temperature) ((170 grams))
2/3 cup powdered sugar ((82 grams, divided))
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream ((360 ml))
2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Vanilla Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8 or 9 inch round pans with butter and flour or nonstick spray and parchment.
Cream the butter and oil with the sugar until pale. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry mix in thirds, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mix. Mix just till combined.
Divide batter between pans and smooth the tops. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, about 22 to 28 minutes depending on your oven.
Let the layers cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a rack to cool completely.

Strawberries

Slice the strawberries and toss them with the strawberry preserves. Let them sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes to release their juices.

Whipped Cream

Beat the cream cheese with 1/3 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the remaining powdered sugar and the vanilla until soft peaks form.
Fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream gently. Adjust sweetness if desired.

Assembly

Place one cooled cake layer on a platter. Spread a generous layer of the cream and scatter half the macerated strawberries over that.
Top with the second cake layer, spread the remaining cream on top and add more sliced strawberries for decoration.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

The cake keeps in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. If you need to store longer, slice and freeze individual pieces wrapped well for up to a month.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American