Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake
A delightful cake featuring fluffy vanilla sponge, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box Fluffy Vanilla Sponge Cake (homemade or boxed mix) Use your favorite recipe or a boxed mix.
For the Filling
- 2 pints Fresh Strawberries, hulled and sliced Choose ripe strawberries for optimal flavor.
- 1/2 cup Strawberry Simple Syrup Made from sugar, water, and pureed strawberries.
For the Whipped Cream
- 2 cups Heavy Cream Essential for making luscious whipped cream.
- 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional) Enhances the flavor profile.
Instructions
Preparation
- Bake the sponge cake according to your chosen recipe or boxed mix and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, carefully slice the cake horizontally into two or three even layers.
- Generously apply the strawberry simple syrup to each layer.
- Evenly distribute fresh sliced strawberries atop the syrupy layers.
- Add a layer of lightly sweetened whipped cream over the strawberries.
- Finish with a layer of whipped cream on top and garnish with more fresh strawberries.
Chill
- Let the cake chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for up to a week. For freezing, slice and wrap individual pieces tightly for best results.