Strawberry Shortcake Cake
This Strawberry Shortcake Cake has layers of soft, tender vanilla cake that is layered with a whipped cream cheese frosting, homemade strawberry jam using ripe, juicy strawberries. The strawberries make the cake look elegant, so there is no fancy decorating needed for the cake.
Strawberry desserts are some of my favorites during the warm summer months. And this Strawberry Shortcake Cake is one of my favorites! It has layers of soft fluffy cake layered with a dreamy whipped cream cheese frosting and a homemade strawberry jam. It’s truly the perfect light, fresh and delicious summer dessert.
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Strawberry Shortcake Cake
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 4-layer cake 1x
Description
This Strawberry Shortcake Cake has layers of soft, tender vanilla cake that is layered with a whipped cream cheese frosting, homemade strawberry jam using ripe, juicy strawberries. The strawberries make the cake look elegant, so there is no fancy decorating needed for the cake.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Strawberry Jam
- 2 pounds strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line the bottom of 2 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and spray the pans with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the sugar, oil, butter, sour cream, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Mix until combined.
3. Sift the remaining ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt) into the bowl. Mix JUST until combined.
4. Evenly divide the batter among the 2 cake pans.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to fully cool in pan.
Make the Strawberry Jam:
1. Make the strawberry jam. Add strawberries, lemon juice and sugar to a medium size saucepan. Over medium-high heat, cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow jam to fully cool.
Make the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:
1. When the cake and jam are fully cool, and right before serving the cake, make the whipped cream cheese frosting. In the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the whisk attachment, or a large bowl, using a hand held mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl one or two times. Add in the heavy whipping cream and whip until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Cake:
1.This will give you a flat surface to work on. Using a serrated knife, divide both of the 8-inch cake layers in half. This will give you 4 total layers.
2. Place one of the cake layers on an 8-inch cardboard circle, or serving plate. Add part of the whipped cream cheese frosting to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Spread a layer of whipped cream cheese, then pipe a border of frosting around the outside (this is to keep the strawberry jam from falling out). Add strawberry jam to the center of the cake. Place a second layer of cake on top. Repeat the whipped cream cheese frosting and strawberry jam. Repeat with the next cake layer. For the last cake layer, pipe dollops of whipped cream cheese frosting along the border. Spread the strawberry jam in the center. Slice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
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