In hotel school, ‘shortcake’ was really a glorious, layered butter cake, along with some simple syrup, sliced fresh berries, and a custard and cream filling, aka crème legere. It was fancy but easy and it makes a fine company dessert when I want something that is not cheesecake, not chocolate, not difficult, and pretty as a spring bouquet. This recipe features a cupcake batter layer cake, with a special cream filling, berries and a shower of white chocolate curls. Gorgeous.