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The Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Cake Recipe: A Grandma-Style Classic

The Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake Cake


  • Author: Helen
  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A tender layered cake featuring fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a light angel food base, perfect for summer gatherings or family celebrations. Rich, sweet, and elegantly simple.


Ingredients

Scale

1 (10-12 inch) angel food cake or sponge cake
750g (1.5 lbs) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
50g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
75g (1/2 cup) white chocolate chips or caster sugar (for maceration layer)
450g (1 cup) heavy whipping cream
30g (3 tbsp) powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
1 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (375°F) if making the cake from scratch
Prepare the angel food cake (store-bought is acceptable)
Macerate strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with 50g sugar and white chocolate chips. Let sit for 20 minutes
Whip cream: Beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form
Assemble: Place half the cake layers on a plate, top with macerated strawberries, then add another cake layer and whipped cream. Repeat layers and finish with a cake top
Garnish with reserved whole strawberries and additional whipped cream
Chill for 1 hour before serving

Notes

Use a pre-made angel food cake to save time
Reserve 20 whole strawberries for garnish
Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 days
Add lemon zest to the whipped cream for extra brightness

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of cake)
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 68g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg