Strawberry Shortcake - Family Size

By PATPAT

Ingredients

• 1 18.25 oz pkg White Cake Mix
• 1 1/2 quarts Fresh Strawberries
• 1/4 C Granulated Sugar
• 1 1/2 C Whipping Cream
• 1/4 C Confectioners' Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven tp 350 degrees. Prepare cake according to package directions. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans; pour batter into pans. Bake cakes until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. 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 potatoe masher. Chill until ready to assemble cake, at least 30 minutes. Beat whipping cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; continue beating just until mixed. Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Cover with mashed strawberries. Top with about 1 1/2 cups whipped cream. Place second cake layer on top. Spread with remaining whipped cream. Garnish with reserved strawberries.