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Fresh Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting!

Ingredients

For the Yellow Cake (3 layer) OR 1 9x13 baking dish

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 - tablespoon 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 of fresh Strawberries
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar- set aside for strawberry topping

For the Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • First you need to preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spray THREE 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pans or your 9x13 with cooking spray or grease with butter.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder & the salt until well combined.
  • Add the milk, vegetable oil, butter & the vanilla to the flour mixture and Mix VERY well
  • (I recommend using an electric mixer), but you can do it by hand, just be sure its completely mixed.
  • Finally, add in the eggs & continue mixing until well combined
  • Pour batter into your greased pans/pan and bake at 350F for 17 to 22 minutes OR until a tooth pick comes out clean when inserted.

for the Strawberry filling:

  • Chop up the package of strawberries in a large mixing bowl, sprinkle the 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.
  • Be sure to cool the cakes/cake completely prior to frosting or adding the strawberries.

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting Instructions:

  • Combine the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract in a large bowl or into a stand mixer bowl
  • If using a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment and mix on Med till creamy.
  • While the mixture is still whipping, slowly pour in heavy cream.
  • Remember to scrape the bottom of the bowl a few times in between mixing.
  • Continue mixing until slightly sturdy texture.
  • Frost the cooled cakes (I left the sides exposed because it gives it a nice look)
  • 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.

for the 9x13

  • poke holes all over the cooled cake with the back of a wooden spoon
  • frost the cake completely, then add all of the strawberry mixture on top
  • Enjoy!