Strawberry Shortcake Surprise

Strawberry Shortcake Surprise is a delicious dessert that will leave your taste buds wanting more. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests. The key ingredient in this recipe is fresh strawberries, which give the dessert a sweet and tangy flavor.
To make this dessert, you will need the following ingredients:

For the cake:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling:

- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water

For the whipped cream:

- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add in the softened butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the filling. In a saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the strawberries are soft. Remove from heat and let cool.
To make the whipped cream, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
To assemble the Strawberry Shortcake Surprise, cut the cake into small squares and place them in the bottom of a large glass bowl. Spoon the strawberry filling over the cake, then top with a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the bowl.
This dessert is best served chilled, so refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. The appearance of this dish is stunning, with layers of cake, strawberries, and whipped cream creating a beautiful presentation. The taste is even better, with the sweet and tangy strawberries complementing the light and fluffy cake and whipped cream.
In two words, this dish can be described as 'Strawberry Delight'. The three main ingredients are fresh strawberries, cake, and whipped cream.