To prepare a strawberry shortcake punch bowl cake recipe, first you need to prepare the ingredients. First, you'll need the following ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 tbsp. vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and set aside. In another large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake the cake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before cutting into squares.