STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE STRAWBERRY LAND RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Butter 2 (9-inch) cake pans; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons Demerara sugar each. Shake to coat evenly. Set aside.
• Combine butter, cream cheese, and sugar in large bowl until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping bowl often, until thoroughly mixed. Mix in vanilla and almond extract. 
• Combine cake flour and salt together in another bowl. Slowly add to butter mixture; mix until fully combined. Divide batter into thirds, pouring one-third into each prepared pan and smoothing tops evenly. Place remaining batter into refrigerator until ready to use. Bake 28-30 minutes or until lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (top may not look completely done). Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely. Clean one pan; butter and sugar pan. Bake and cool final cake layer as directed above.
• Combine strawberries and sugar together in bowl; toss to coat. Let stand 30 minutes or until juices form.
• Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and vanilla beans in large bowl until creamy. Slowly add whipping cream; beat until stiff peaks form. 
• Place 1 cake layer onto cake plate or pedestal. Prick top with fork all over. Place about 1 1/2 cups strawberries on top, using slotted spoon, spreading to cover top surface. Dollop about 3/4 cup frosting on top of berries, spread evenly to cover berries. Place second cake layer on top, repeating process of berries and frosting. Place final layer on top; spread remaining frosting on top of cake and top with remaining berries and juice.

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Spread in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack. , Cut into nine servings. Split each serving horizontally and fill with whipped cream and strawberries. Replace top of cake; garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and more berries. Serve immediately.