Description
This strawberry shortcake layered slice is a light, creamy, and fruity dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With soft vanilla cake, rich cream filling, and fresh strawberry layers, it’s an easy recipe that works beautifully as a quick dessert, summer treat, or party centerpiece. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, sweet food ideas, or a simple layered cake recipe, this one delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 cups vanilla cake mix or homemade vanilla cake batter
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 cup whipped topping
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for garnish)
6 whole fresh strawberries (for topping)
Instructions
1. Bake the vanilla cake according to package or recipe instructions, then allow it to cool completely.
2. In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar, then let them sit until they release juices.
3. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Prepare the vanilla pudding using cold milk and let it thicken.
5. Fold the pudding into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
6. Place one cake layer in a dish, spread half of the cream mixture, then add half of the strawberries with juices.
7. Add the second cake layer and repeat with remaining cream mixture and strawberries.
8. Spread whipped topping over the top and garnish with whole strawberries and powdered sugar.
9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use fully cooled cake to prevent melting the cream layers.
Chill the dessert before serving for cleaner slices and better texture.
For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, easy dessert, layered cake, summer dessert, strawberry dessert