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Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Sponge Cake

This fluffy and vibrant strawberry shortcake sponge cake is rich in flavor and bursting with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs Should be at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Use fresh strawberries for best flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Assembly
  1. Once cooled, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Place one layer of cake on a serving plate, spread whipped cream over the top, and layer with strawberries.
  3. Top with the second layer of cake and repeat the process. Decorate the top with more whipped cream and strawberries.

Notes

Let the cakes cool fully before assembling to avoid melting the whipped cream. Consider serving with a drizzle of leftover strawberry juice and mint leaves for extra flair.