Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

Name: Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional ); 4 large eggs (room temperature); 1 1/2 cups cake flour (substitute all purpose flour); 1/2 cup almond flour (substitute all purpose flour); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced); 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled); 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional); 16 ounces mascarpone cheese; 2 cups fresh strawberries (for topping)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

This southern strawberry shortcake layer cake is topped with whipped mascarpone frosting and juicy macerated strawberries. It's the perfect summer dessert!

Updated at: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:15:40 GMT