Mini Strawberry Shortcake - Mini Trifle

VANILLA CAKE INGREDIENTS

4 cups sugar

5⅓ cups flour

4 tsp baking powder

2 tsp salt

11/2 cups vegetable oil

4 ea eggs

4 cups whole milk

VANILLA BEAN WHIPPED CREAM INGREDIENTS

1 qt heavy whipping cream

⅔ cup powdered sugar

2 tsp vanilla bean paste

Plus: 2 lbs strawberries

METHOD: CAKE

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, grease and flour 1 sheet pan.

2. Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

3. Whisk together the wet ingredients in a smaller bowl.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Pour cake batter into the prepared sheet pan.

6. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until the centers just spring back when lightly touched

TO ASSEMBLE

1. Cut cake and strawberries into small cubes.

2. Layer cake cubes, strawberries, and whipped topping in small containers