Description
Indulge in the classic summertime treat with this delicious Strawberry Shortcake recipe. Fresh strawberries, fluffy shortcakes, and whipped cream come together to create the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Strawberries:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Shortcakes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for shortcake)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Toss sliced strawberries with sugar and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Make the Shortcakes: Preheat oven, mix dry ingredients, cut in butter, add milk and vanilla, form and bake shortcakes.
- Whip the Cream: Beat heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Slice shortcakes, top with strawberries, whipped cream, and the other half. Serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, brush shortcake tops with cream and sugar before baking.
- You can use store-bought whipped cream for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake with toppings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
