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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

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A delightful dessert featuring layers of soft sponge cake, sweet strawberry filling, and a cloud of whipped cream, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 large eggs (separated, at room temperature)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (divide)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sliced strawberries
  • ½ lb strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
  • 4 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with ½ cup granulated sugar, vegetable oil, warm water, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold in dry ingredients until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with lemon juice until soft peaks form, then gradually add remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture.
  7. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
  8. Let cool.
  9. For strawberry simple syrup, heat ¾ cup water with ¾ cup sugar until dissolved, then add sliced strawberries and let sit to cool.
  10. To make the strawberry puree, blend ½ lb strawberries, 3 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water until smooth.
  11. For whipped cream frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  12. Assemble the cake by layering sponge cake, simple syrup, strawberry puree, and whipped cream. Repeat with another layer and top with sliced strawberries.
  13. Chill before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Avoid freezing.

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Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/strawberry-shortcake-cake-recipe/