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One Layer Strawberry Shortcake Cake
A simple single-layer cake topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries—elegant enough for guests, easy enough for a weeknight.
★★★★☆
(182 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time2 hr 20 min
Bake time20 min
Total time2 hr 40 min
Makes8
Ingredients
1
1 and 1/4 cups (148g) cake flour (spooned & leveled)
2
2/3 cup (130g) granulated sugar
3
1 teaspoon baking powder
4
1/4 teaspoon salt
5
1/4 cup (4 Tablespoons; 56g) unsalted butter, cubed and softened to room temperature
6
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
7
1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature and divided
8
1 large egg, at room temperature
9
2 Tablespoons (30ml) canola oil or vegetable oil
10
1 and 1/2 cups (240g) sliced strawberries
11
1 Tablespoon (20g) strawberry jam
12
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
13
1 cup (240ml) cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
14
2 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar or granulated sugar*
15
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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