Description
Strawberry shortcake is the quintessential summer dessert, combining layers of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. This delightful treat evokes nostalgia, making it perfect for birthdays, picnics, or simply indulging on a warm afternoon. With its easy preparation and versatile nature, you can impress guests with this classic recipe that bursts with flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 cup heavy cream (plus extra for whipping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse and slice the strawberries.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix heavy cream and vanilla; slowly combine with dry ingredients.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet; bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Whip additional heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- Serve warm shortcakes topped with strawberries and whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shortcake (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg