Jul 14 2026
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Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Inspired by Jason's Deli
Time1h 30m
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Cake

Strawberry Filling

Whipped Cream

Method

Cake

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cakes

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cakes

    Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Strawberry Filling

  1. 8

    Prepare Strawberries

    Wash and slice the fresh strawberries. Place them in a bowl.

  2. 9

    Mix with Sugar and Lemon

    Sprinkle the granulated sugar and lemon juice over the strawberries. Toss gently to coat and let sit for about 30 minutes to release their juices.

Whipped Cream

  1. 10

    Whip the Cream

    In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream using a mixer until it starts to thicken.

  2. 11

    Add Sugar and Vanilla

    Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until soft peaks form.

Assembling the Shortcake

  1. 12

    Layer the Cake

    Place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread half of the strawberry filling over the top.

  2. 13

    Add Whipped Cream

    Top the strawberry filling with half of the whipped cream.

  3. 14

    Finish with Second Layer

    Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with the remaining strawberry filling and whipped cream.

  4. 15

    Serve

    Slice the strawberry shortcake and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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