Strawberry Shortcake Cake Handmade in London

Our Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake brings together light almond sponge, strawberry jam and silky vanilla mascarpone in an elegant cake made for sharing.

Each cake is built with layers of soft jaconde sponge, a fine almond sponge traditionally used for delicate layered desserts. The sponge is paired with fruity strawberry jam and smooth vanilla mascarpone, creating a balanced combination of fresh strawberry flavour, gentle sweetness and creamy richness.

The finished cake is decorated with buttery shortbread, freeze-dried strawberries and curls of white chocolate. These final touches add texture and make the cake feel suitably special before the first slice is served.

A Strawberry Celebration Cake with a Lighter Finish

Many celebration cakes rely on thick layers of buttercream. This strawberry shortcake cake uses vanilla mascarpone for a softer, creamier finish that complements the fruit and almond sponge.

The strawberry jam provides a clear berry flavour throughout the cake, while freeze-dried strawberries add a sharper, concentrated strawberry note. White chocolate curls bring subtle sweetness, and the shortbread topping adds a buttery crunch.

The result is an indulgent layer cake that remains light enough to serve after a meal, alongside afternoon tea or as the centrepiece of a summer celebration.

Perfect for Birthdays and Special Occasions

This strawberry layer cake works beautifully for:

• Birthday celebrations
• Afternoon teas
• Summer parties
• Family gatherings
• Garden parties
• Dinner parties
• Thank-you gifts
• Small events and workplace celebrations

Its clean, elegant decoration makes it suitable for adult birthdays and understated celebrations, while the familiar combination of strawberries, cream and sponge appeals to guests of different ages.

Serve the cake chilled or allow it to stand briefly before serving for a softer mascarpone texture. Use a clean, sharp knife and wipe the blade between cuts to create neat slices through the sponge and filling.

Cake Size and Servings

This is a tall rectangular layer cake measuring approximately 20 cm × 10 cm.

Serves approximately 10 to 12 people, depending on portion size.

Handmade by Happy Crumb Bakery

Every Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake is handmade by Happy Crumb Bakery in London. We prepare the almond sponge, layer the cake with strawberry jam and vanilla mascarpone, then decorate it by hand.

Small variations in the finish are a natural part of ordering a handmade cake. Each cake will follow the same design and ingredient specification, while retaining the character of something prepared individually rather than produced on an automated line.

Your cake should be refrigerated on arrival and kept chilled until required. Please review the allergen and storage information before ordering, particularly when purchasing for a group or event.

Order Your Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake

Choose your required collection or delivery date using the options on this page. Please order ahead wherever possible, as our celebration cakes are handmade and require preparation time.

For larger celebrations, corporate occasions or branded events, visit our corporate orders page to discuss quantities, delivery and personalisation.

Order your Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake online and bring a fresh combination of strawberries, mascarpone, almond sponge, shortbread and white chocolate to your next celebration.