Strawberry Shortcake Cake Recipe - The Best Summer Dessert!
This Strawberry Shortcake Cake is the ultimate summer dessert, featuring layers of perfect vanilla cake, fresh whipped cream, juicy strawberries, and a surprising touch of balsamic glaze for added depth and flavor. Light, refreshing, and visually stunning, this cake is ideal for spring and summer gatherings.
Prep Time 1 hour hr
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 503 kcal
For the Cake:
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter room temp
- 1½ cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup oil vegetable, canola, or light olive oil works great
- ¼ cup sour cream full fat, please!
- 1 cup whole milk
For the Strawberries:
- 2 pints fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon Sprouts Organic Balsamic Glaze optional but highly recommended
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese again, full fat!
- ¼ cup diced strawberries from the glazed batch
- Make Ahead Tip: You can bake and freeze the cake layers a day or two in advance to save time.
- Storage: Best served within 1-2 hours of assembly. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Flavor Boost: The optional Sprouts Organic Balsamic Glaze adds a unique depth to the strawberries without overpowering their natural sweetness.
Keyword Balsamic Strawberry Dessert, Strawberry Shortcake Cake, Summer Dessert Recipe, Vanilla Cake with Strawberries, Whipped Cream Cake