Can I substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream?

Yes. Full-fat Greek yogurt is an excellent one-to-one substitute for sour cream in this recipe and produces virtually identical results in texture and moisture. Both provide the fat and acidity that make this cake so extraordinarily moist and tender. Use the same room-temperature technique with the yogurt as specified for the sour cream.

Why does the recipe use both whole eggs and egg whites?

The two whole eggs provide richness, structure, and a small amount of fat from the yolks. The additional egg whites contribute structure and lift without adding any fat or the yellow color from the yolks. The combination produces a cake that is both structured enough to hold three layers and light enough to have the delicate and airy texture that makes every bite so completely pleasant.

How far in advance can I make and assemble this cake?

The cake layers can be baked up to 2 days in advance and stored wrapped in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer. The cream cheese frosting can be made up to 1 day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. Assemble the cake the morning of the day it will be served for the freshest strawberries and most vibrant presentation.

Strawberry Shortcake Cake Easy Moist Three Layer Summer Recipe

Name: Strawberry Shortcake Cake The Most Moist and Beautiful Summer Cake You Will Ever Bake
Prep time: PT-497455H43M59S
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: PT-497455H43M59S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour; 3 tsp Baking Powder; 3/4 tsp Salt; 1 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil; 2 large Eggs; 2 Egg Whites; 2 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract; 1/2 tsp Almond Extract; 2/3 cup Sour Cream room temperature; 3/4 cup Whole Milk; 3 cups Fresh Strawberries hulled and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 tbsp Strawberry Jam; 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese softened; 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract for frosting; 2 1/4 cups Heavy Whipping Cream cold

Description

The most moist and beautiful Strawberry Shortcake Cake made with three tender sour cream vanilla cake layers filled with macerated fresh strawberries in strawberry jam and frosted with a light and billowy cream cheese whipped cream frosting. A completely stunning summer celebration cake ready to assemble in under 1 hour.

Ingredients

Scale

2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour

3 tsp Baking Powder

3/4 tsp Salt

1 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar

1/2 cup Vegetable Oil

2 large Eggs

2 Egg Whites

2 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1/2 tsp Almond Extract

2/3 cup Sour Cream room temperature

3/4 cup Whole Milk

3 cups Fresh Strawberries hulled and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces

2 tbsp Strawberry Jam

8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese softened

1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted

1 tsp Vanilla Extract for frosting

2 1/4 cups Heavy Whipping Cream cold

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease three 8-inch round pans and line bottoms with parchment.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.

3. Beat sugar, oil, eggs, egg whites, vanilla, almond extract, and room temperature sour cream 2 minutes until combined.

4. Add half dry ingredients on low. Mix until just combined.

5. Add milk and mix. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Do not overmix.

6. Divide batter among three pans.

7. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

8. Optionally freeze layers 30 minutes before frosting for cleaner assembly.

9. Combine sliced strawberries with jam. Let macerate 15 minutes.

10. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla 2 minutes until smooth.

11. In separate bowl whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.

12. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.

13. Layer cake with frosting and macerated strawberries between each layer.

14. Frost top and sides generously. Refrigerate 30 minutes before slicing.

Prep Time: 30 to 40 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dessert, Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 310
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 68mg

Keywords: strawberry shortcake cake, moist strawberry shortcake layer cake, cream cheese whipped cream frosting cake, easy summer celebration cake