A light, airy sponge cake layered with fresh strawberries and whipped cream — this Strawberry Shortcake Cake is a beautiful, seasonal dessert perfect for any celebration.
Sponge Cake:
4 large eggs
⅔ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup all-purpose flour (or cake flour + 2 tbsp cornstarch)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: 2 tbsp melted butter + 2 tbsp warm milk
Strawberry Filling:
1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced
2–3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Whipped Cream:
2 cups cold heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and grease two 8-inch round pans.
Beat eggs and sugar for 6–8 minutes until thick and pale.
Fold in sifted flour and salt gently. Add optional butter/milk mixture if using.
Divide into pans and bake 18–22 min. Cool completely.
Mix strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit 30 min.
Whip cream with sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
Layer one cake with strawberries and cream. Top with second layer and more cream.
Garnish with berries. Chill before serving if desired.
Stabilize cream if needed for longer events.
Great made same-day or up to 12 hours ahead.
Try with raspberries or peaches for variations