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Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry season is the perfect time to make this delectable strawberry shortcake.
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Ingredients
  

Vanilla Cake

  • 2 Whole Eggs
  • 4 Egg Whites
  • 1 c. Whole Milk
  • 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 3 c. All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 c. White Sugar
  • 4 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 3/4 c. Cold Butter

Strawberry Filling

  • 2 c. Sliced Strawberries
  • 2 Tbsp. White Sugar

Whipped Cream

  • 3 c. 35% Whipping Cream
  • 3 Tbsp. White Sugar

Instructions
 

Vanilla Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350*F
  • Grease and line with parchment paper 2 8 inch pans.
  • In a bowl, combine eggs, egg whites, milk, and vanilla. Set aside.
  • In a mixer bowl with the paddle attachment (you can also use a hand mixer) Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Combine.
  • Chop up the cold butter into small pieces and add to the dry ingredients. Mix till the butter crumbles up into the flour and resembles oatmeal texture.
  • Slowly add the liquid ingredients, mixing till combined. Once all the liquid is incorporated, continue to beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake cake between 25-30 min, checking doneness with a toothpick or sharp knife.
  • Set to cool completely.

Strawberry Filling

  • Slice strawberries into thin slices and place in a bowl.
  • Add white sugar, stir, and set aside.

Whipped Cream

  • Pour cream into a large bowl.
  • With a whisk attachment, beat the cream till ribbons start to form.
  • Slowly add sugar while mixing.
  • Continue to beat till stiff peaks form. Refrigerate till ready to use.

Cake Assembly

  • Once the cake is completely cooled, slice each one in half. You will now have 4 slices.
  • Starting with a cake layer at the bottom, add whipping cream and spread to the edges. Add some strawberry filling.
  • Continue to alternate till you finish with your last layer. Add whipped cream to the top and decorate with whole strawberries and flowers.
  • Enjoy!