STRAWBERRY CREAM FILLED YELLOW CAKE

Strawberry Cream Filled Yellow Cake image

Provided by N.K. Raymond @catluv

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cup(s) cake flour
- whipped cream, sweetened
4 - egg yolks
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 cup(s) milk
1/2 cup(s) shortening
1 teaspoon(s) salt
2 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 cup(s) strawberries, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Grease and flour 2 round 9 x 1 1/2" pans.
Beat all ingredients except sweetened cream and strawberries in a large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl constantly.
Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally; pour into pans.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean; cool 10 minutes.
Remove from pans; cool layers completely.
Spread about 1/2 cup sweetened whipped cream over bottom layer.
Place chopped strawberries on whipped cream; top with remaining cake layer.
Frost side and top with remaining sweetened whipped cream.
Garnish with additional strawberries and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve - Refrigerate remaining cake.
Sweetened Whipped Topping: Beat 2 cups whipping cream and 1/3 cup sugar in chilled bowl on high speed until stiff.