Family Size Strawberry Shortcake

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (18.25 oz.) white cake mix
• 1 1/2 qts. fresh strawberries
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 c. whipping cream
• 1/4 c. powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cake according to package directions. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans; pour batter into pans. Bake cake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 min. Cool completely on wire racks. reserve 8-10 large strawberries for garnish. Slice remaining strawberries; place in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Mash slightly with potato masher. Chill until ready to assemble cake, at least 30 min. Beat whipping cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, continue beating just until mixed. Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Cover with mashed strawberries. Top with about 1½ cups whipped cream. Place second cake layer on top. Spread with remaining whipped cream. Garnish with reserved strawberries.