Celebrate the sweetness of fresh strawberries with this stunning Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake. Moist vanilla sponge layers are filled with whipped cream and juicy strawberries, then frosted with a light pink swirl and crowned with whole berries. It’s the perfect centerpiece for birthdays, bridal showers, or summer picnics.
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
For the Filling and Frosting:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup strawberry preserves or jam
Red food coloring (optional, for pink swirl)
Whole strawberries, for garnish
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