strawberry shortcake w/whipped cream cheese frosti

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Minneapolis, MN
Updated on Jun 7, 2015

One of the best things about Summer? the fresh Strawberries! The cake is so light and fluffy, after testing out so many different recipes over the years, got just the right combination to make a really AMAZING yellow cake from scratch! (You can use box mix if your in a rush) Original recipe can be found at: http://myincrediblerecipes.com/fresh-strawberry-shortcake-w-whipped-cream-cheese-frosting/

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE YELLOW CAKE (3 LAYER)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 3 - large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 stick butter (not margarine), softened
  • 1 package fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar- set aside
  • FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
  • 1 package 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

How To Make strawberry shortcake w/whipped cream cheese frosti

  • Step 1
    First you need to preheat oven to 350F.
  • Step 2
    Spray THREE 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pans with cooking spray or grease with butter.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder & the salt until well combined.
  • Step 4
    Add the milk, vegetable oil, butter & the vanilla to the flour mixture and Mix VERY well
  • Step 5
    (Recommend using an electric mixer), but you can do it by hand, just be sure its completely mixed.
  • Step 6
    Finally, add in the eggs & continue mixing until well combined
  • Step 7
    Pour batter into your greased pans and bake at 350F for 17 to 22 minutes OR until a tooth pick comes out clean when inserted.
  • Step 8
    for the Strawberry filling: Chop up 3/4 of the package of strawberries,r in a large mixing bowl, sprinkle the set aside 1/4 cup of powdered sugar on top of the chopped strawberries & add half a teaspoon of water and mix gently until well combined, set to the side.
  • Step 9
    Be sure to cool the cakes completely prior to frosting or adding the strawberries.
  • Step 10
    Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting Instructions Combine the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract in a large bowl or into a stand mixer bowl
  • Step 11
    If using a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment and mix on Med till creamy.
  • Step 12
    While the mixture is still whipping, slowly pour in heavy cream.
  • Step 13
    Remember to scrape the bottom of the bowl a few times in between mixing.
  • Step 14
    Continue mixing until slightly sturdy texture.
  • Step 15
    Frost the cooled cakes (I left the sides exposed because it gives it a nice look)
  • Step 16
    One by one frost the top of the cakes and spoon the strawberry mixture on top of the frosting of each layer until you reach the top where the last 1/4 of the strawberries can either be chopped up and sprinkled on top of slice them and place them on top.
  • Step 17
    Lastly, Enjoy!

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #strawberry
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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