Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Discover how to make a classic strawberry shortcake that’s light, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion. This easy homemade recipe combines layers of moist sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and sweet whipped cream for a dessert that looks stunning and tastes irresistible.
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup milk room temperature
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon Baking powder
For decoration
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream chilled
- ½ cup powder sugar or granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the bottom of cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cacao powder and salt.
- Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, beat the eggs with the vanilla extract on high speed, gradually add in the granulated sugar while continuing to beat, until they’re light.
- Add milk and vegetable oil, and give them a quick mix.
- Add the sifted dry ingredients into two phases to the egg and sugar mixture. Don’t over mix when the dry ingredients disappears in the mixture, stop whisking.
- Pour the Batter to the prepared cake pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once the cakes are done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream on medium speed, gradually add the sugar until it starts to thicken. continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped cream and strawberries on one of the cake.
- Place the second cake on top.
- Finish by spreading a final layer of whipped cream over the cake. Use a piping bag fitted with your favorite tip to add decorative swirls or borders, then garnish with whole strawberries for a beautiful, eye-catching touch.
- Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.