Description
A classic dessert made with layers of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Slice the cake in half horizontally.
- Layer strawberries and whipped cream between the cake layers.
- Top with remaining strawberries and whipped cream.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Chill the whipped cream for better consistency.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert, cake, strawberries, whipped cream