Classic summertime strawberry shortcake is made EASY in this single-layer yellow cake that’s piled high with fluffy whipped cream and lots of fresh strawberry sauce!
Oh, hi! I’m over here trying to figure out how in the heck Memorial Day weekend can be only a few days away. Spring is almost a thing of the past and we ALL obviously know what comes afterwards…
I’m hoping we ALL know that this particular holiday weekend really marks the official start to summer. June 20th is so not even accurate–we’re already like an entire month into summer by then.
How to properly acknowledge summer this weekend: This includes dusting off your grill and pulling out your hot dogs in case you’re NOT a jumping-the-grilling-gun rebel like me and started getting your grilling groove on in early-ish April.
This includes getting your hands on some early summer berries STAT, because strawberry shortcake is an absolute must for Memorial Day. It’s always been required in my family so I rest my case that you must have it.
This includes whipping up copious amounts of whipped cream because summer and whipped cream are like two peas in a pod. ♥
Those last two requirements? they were me secretly hinting that you NEED TO MAKE THIS CAKE!
In other news…single-layer cakes are BACK, guys! We all know what a pain layer cakes are to make and ain’t nobody got time for that when it’s practically summer—so single-layerin’ is just the only things are gonna go.
Let me tell you about this hoax on strawberry shortcake. There’s obviously no biscuits in sight here because this is an actual CAKE kinda strawberry shortcake.
It’s basically the moistest yellow cake you will ever dream of digging into. Covered in piles of billowy whipped cream that I swear fell from heaven. And THAT’S topped with a possibly even more heavenly fresh smashed strawberry sauce.
Gosh, I love summer. ♥
For such a gloriously stunning cake, your weekend party-goers will NEVER even believe how stupid-simple it this was to make. Shhhhhh…
Crazy idea: they might not even notice a missing piece if you cut the ENTIRE cake up before serving it.
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Single-Layer Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs separated
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup agave syrup
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- TOPPING:
- 3 cups sliced strawberries divided
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease and flour a 9-in cake pan. Set aside.
- Place egg whites in a large bowl. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in egg yolks, agave, yogurt, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt and then gently fold into liquid mixture until just combined. Very gently fold in whipped egg whites.
- Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake cake at 350F 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs sticking to it. Cool completely in pan on a wire cooling rack.
- In a medium bowl, mash 1-1/2 cups strawberries. Add remaining sliced strawberries and sugar. Let stand 10 minute until berries release their juices.
- Once cake is cooled, run a knife around edges and invert onto a serving plate. Spread whipped cream over top of cake and top with strawberry sauce. Slice cake and serve immediately after assembling. Enjoy!
Nutrition
You must try strawberry shortcake in the form of PANCAKES!
Strawberry Shortcake Pancake Towers
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
What a GORGEOUS cake, Sarah! I wish I could just dive right into this for breakfast! I can’t believe Memorial Day is almost here. What a perfect recipe for the weekend! I love that you made this version on a cake. How perfect!
Sarah says
I can’t believe it’s almost Memorial Day either!! So crazy. 😉
Vivian | stayaliveandcooking says
I love how easy single layer cakes are!! This looks so delicious, nothing can go wrong with strawberries… Yumm!
Sarah says
Single layer cakes are the only way to go for me! 😉 Thanks Vivian!
Natalie says
This looks fantastic and I can’t wait to make it! It seems your directions are missing the step to fold in the egg whites, though 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks for catching that mistake, Natalie!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
This is a gorgeous cake! I need this for Memorial Day!
Sarah says
Thank you Kelly!!
Amanda says
I love the look of this strawberry shortcake. It like so old fashioned and tasty. Very pretty!
Sarah says
Nothing beats a good ‘ol fashioned dessert!! Thanks Amanda.
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
YES. Layer cakes are so much work sometimes and who cares?! Single layer cakes TASTE just as good! I am ANXIOUSLY waiting for fresh summer berries here! It’s going to be another couple months 🙁
Sarah says
Right?? If I want cake I don’t want it to take forever. 😉 Thanks Ashley!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
This is so pretty, Sarah! Strawberry shortcake has to be one of my favorites!
Sarah says
One of my favs too! Thanks Jen. 🙂
marcie says
This is so pretty, Sarah, and I love that you made a layer cake out of classic strawberry shortcake! This is the perfect summer dessert!
Sarah says
Thanks Marcie!! The classics are totally the best. 🙂
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
Sarah! This is the coolest idea ever! Seriously, I love it so much! And its a bit simpler than making lots of little ones! Pinned x
Sarah says
Thank you Jessica! It’s SO much easier than regular strawberry shortcake!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says
This is actually my favorite kind of cake, how did you know 😉 I love the single layer, less work for me!
Sarah says
Yes!! The less work the better when we’re talking about cake!