Description
A light and refreshing layered dessert made with fluffy sponge cake, creamy sweetened Greek yogurt, and fresh sliced strawberries. This Strawberry Yogurt Shortcake is perfectly balanced, slightly tangy, and naturally sweet, making it ideal for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8 inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl beat eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl combine Greek yogurt and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers.
- Spread half of the yogurt cream over the first layer and arrange half of the sliced strawberries evenly on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top, spread the remaining yogurt cream, and decorate with the remaining strawberries.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chill the cake before slicing for clean and neat layers.
- Pat strawberries dry to prevent excess moisture from softening the cake.
- You can substitute whipped cream for yogurt if you prefer a richer filling.
- Best enjoyed within 2 days when stored covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Strawberry Yogurt Shortcake, strawberry cake, yogurt dessert, summer cake, layered fruit cake