Strawberry Shortcake Cake – Desserts Easy Recipes Delight
A dreamy layered strawberry shortcake cake that’s perfect for springtime celebrations and summer gatherings.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
For the Cream Filling
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Topping
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
Bake the Cake
- Preheat the oven and prepare cake mix as instructed on the box.
- Add sour cream and almond extract to the batter and mix until smooth.
- Bake in two 8-inch pans. Let cool completely.
Make the Cream Filling
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture and add vanilla.
Prepare the Strawberries
- Slice strawberries and mix with sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the cream filling and top with half the strawberries.
- Repeat with second layer, remaining cream, and strawberries.
- Chill before serving.